Only team to beat Wiegmans England. 12th Player from the stands.England vs hosts Australia should be a good game in the semi final.
In a friendly. England however are without 4 of their best players (from the Euro winning team - 3 injured and 1 banned at this event) so I'm surprised they've got this far TBH.Only team to beat Wiegmans England. 12th Player from the stands.
A proper 50/50 tie.
With their strongest team they are clearly one of top 2 in the world which is why they were widely tipped to win it - but without I fear it's going to be too much grind, match after match. Missing James is huge on top of the other 3 not being here. Such an idiot.Two cousins of mine were there cheering what they call "the Tildas" on. One of them posted about it on Bookface so I've led with my chin by replying to tell them the Lionesses are coming for 'em. 😎 I did thank them for stuffing the French though.
Agree the English girls have sprung something of a surprise by getting this far, but in a way that's why I rate their chances. I just get a sense that it's their time, that they've caught the wave and could end up riding it all the way.
Dog falling off the sofa when a goal was scored ? See Instagram - girl & dog watching football.The missus has actually started watching and enjoying football.
Watching her experience a penalty shoot out for the first time was hilarious.
Yep, but they then undid it with some rank bad defending to let the Lionesses get back ahead. Oh dear how sad never mind. 😎
The third goal was lovely and clinical.
It must be nice to nice as a striker to know if you hit the ball in the corner you've got a high chance of scoring and you haven't got a freak like Courtois to beat.
The football is good and all but the goalkeeping is pure shite.
The Australian GK was very good on penalties.
Ahem…come on Spain!My interest is solely on the betting side of things. If either Germany or Spain don’t win this then I know nothing about anything any more. Easy money this competition…
It is like watching Pickford play yes..It’s like they all have T-Rex arms!!!
Everton fans must be familiar with this sort of thing.
Some of the football is good, but a fair bit isn't. I occasionally catch re-runs of First Division (Premiership as was) football from the late 70s/early 80s on repeats of "The Big Match" on Freeview and this World Cup has been pretty much that standard, in other words decades behind the men's game of today on terms of quality.
I'd actually say it's on par with lower championship standard.Given the differences in physiology and investment I’d say that a massive compliment