It just makes me sigh. We will have attackers actively looking to kick it off defenders arms, hoping for a cheap pen. Will force defenders to defend with their arms behind their back, making it much easier for attackers to unbalance them 1 v 1. Seems to be the trend in most sports, make it easier to score, de-fang defensive players. I am not asking for dirty tackles to be allowed but more goals doesn't necessarily mean more entertainment.
WWC19 | Final: USA v Netherlands
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It just makes me sigh. We will have attackers actively looking to kick it off defenders arms, hoping for a cheap pen. Will force defenders to defend with their arms behind their back, making it much easier for attackers to unbalance them 1 v 1. Seems to be the trend in most sports, make it easier to score, de-fang defensive players. I am not asking for dirty tackles to be allowed but more goals doesn't necessarily mean more entertainment.
Where did all these yanks come from ffs?!
A country whose sports are dominated by steroids.
Our technical quality was abysmal. Shame because I felt USA were there for the taking in the 2nd half. Your organisation & quality was the difference between the two teams. Congrats & good luck for the final.
Never knew @Suedesi to be this cnut of a winner
MEXICO, MEXICO, MEXICO.
Much better on the ball too. First half US played England off the park. White's goal was against the run of play.
It being hard to spot doesn't mean the contact was insignificant.
Not sure whats going on in this thread, was there something before game even started or
Ali Krieger the best by a distance.Abby Dahlkemper is way more attractive.
Sell Lukaku, buy Ellen White.
I believe that we will win
NORTH KOREA, NORTH KOREA, NORTH KOREA
Again, can we just take a minute to appreciate Alex Scott
I couldn't agree more. By wanting to make handballs a black/white situation, bigger problems have been created. Maybe it needed better process
Ok, thanks for the bold, that sure helped.
It’s not confusing me and this is tedious, you was arguing for it being obvious by saying she was knee’d. I just originally pointed out that’s a bit of a stretch and she was hardly knee’d, they just clashed.
That is all
No, but it makes it the opposite of 'clear and obvious'
leaves a sour taste in the mouth
That’s what I’m talking about!
The women just have much less power in their shots so when they’re saved they just look totally rubbish. That’s the third pen out of four that England have missed in this comp and the other two looked as bad as that.
Quality match. It would be nice to have someone as direct as Heath on our right side this season, we would improve dramatically.
USA USA USA
Agreed.
Just remember what happens when you have to mix it up at the top level of the sport
We always know to play the new guy if you play the yanks, guaranteed a debut goal.
Just seen England hosting next Euros in 2021. Will get plenty of good coverage and has to be the time thety make the next step to a final.
United or English women?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_FIFA_Women's_World_Cup_Final
This is more recent (and therefore relevant)
White was tucking that away if there was no contact. It's a bit frustrating to see that sort of penalty go against you, but it was a penalty.
Fortunately for anyone who doesn't think it was a penalty, it was one of the worst taken on a professional stage.
Great marketing from MU and Fifa
So you think your foot getting hit while you’re mid swing, causing you to miss the ball, is the same as getting a tap on the shoulder?
Contact is things such as going shoulder to shoulder, not hitting the opponents foot mid strike, regardless of if it’s intentional or not.
United.
Nah, I'd put her at Ali Krieger level.
Mallory Pugh looks good on the ball(s) too! She has some talent.
You get wound up fairly easy, eh?
I can agree with it being a penalty, I just thought without slow motion replays it would have been very difficult to spot
I remember that, didn't Lloyd score from halfway line?
Just reminding you though shocks can happen in finals. Think Holland will beat Sweden and they're not a bad team, got a good striker upfront who plays for Arsenal who's scored a few in this WC.
You can score against this US team, no clean sheets in the knock out rounds but have to admit their general game management when in front in games is superb and that's the difference.
I love you too mate.
Millie Bright is the female equivalent of Phil Jones.
He’s American. It’s a big giveaway.