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Author Topic: Womens Soccer Championship.  (Read 63944 times)

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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #100 on: June 24, 2019, 11:59:55 AM »
All it takes is one careless second in an elimination game.   


Spain more physical through 56 minutes.
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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #101 on: June 24, 2019, 12:30:51 PM »
Weak penalty call on Spain.
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« Reply #102 on: June 24, 2019, 12:31:54 PM »
Weak penalty call on Spain.

Agree completely.  Really weak
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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #103 on: June 24, 2019, 01:06:36 PM »
What a weird/bad game all round. 

First off, for all the offensive records broken in the group stage, our only 2 shots on target came from the spot.  Our willingness to continue to blast from outside the box when we couldn't even one one on frame was puzzling to say the least. 

You cannot make defensive mistakes like that and win a tournament like the World Cup.  I'm all for playing it out from the back, but that was just baffling. 

Why it took until the 85th minute to make a sub is another questionable decision.  With the attacking options sitting on the bench and us struggling to score, I would have brought either Lloyd or Press in significantly sooner (60th minute or so).

Like far too many games this WC, officiating comes into question.  The second penalty was a tough break, because it's a situation where there is contact, and also a dive.  If it hadn't been called on the field, VAR would not have awarded that penalty IMO (although the ref did miss a penalty against Ertz earlier).  You know Spain was going to be more physical, but the ref lost control.  It should not take 15 fouls before a yellow is issued against a team.  If players know that no punishment is forthcoming, then they'll continue to become more and more aggressive.

Bottom line, we advanced, but will need a better performance against France on Friday.

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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #104 on: June 24, 2019, 01:10:53 PM »
What a weird/bad game all round. 

First off, for all the offensive records broken in the group stage, our only 2 shots on target came from the spot.  Our willingness to continue to blast from outside the box when we couldn't even one one on frame was puzzling to say the least. 

You cannot make defensive mistakes like that and win a tournament like the World Cup.  I'm all for playing it out from the back, but that was just baffling. 

Why it took until the 85th minute to make a sub is another questionable decision.  With the attacking options sitting on the bench and us struggling to score, I would have brought either Lloyd or Press in significantly sooner (60th minute or so).

Like far too many games this WC, officiating comes into question.  The second penalty was a tough break, because it's a situation where there is contact, and also a dive.  If it hadn't been called on the field, VAR would not have awarded that penalty IMO (although the ref did miss a penalty against Ertz earlier).  You know Spain was going to be more physical, but the ref lost control.  It should not take 15 fouls before a yellow is issued against a team.  If players know that no punishment is forthcoming, then they'll continue to become more and more aggressive.

Bottom line, we advanced, but will need a better performance against France on Friday.

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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #105 on: June 24, 2019, 01:14:01 PM »

Why it took until the 85th minute to make a sub is another questionable decision.  With the attacking options sitting on the bench and us struggling to score, I would have brought either Lloyd or Press in significantly sooner (60th minute or so).

Jill Ellis was ATROCIOUS today.  Vilda outactic'd her from the opening whistle.  Rapinoe slotted home two PKs, fine, but she was horrible with her touches and passing all match.  By 5-10 min into the second half, it was apparent that Spain was in Morgan's head, the rough play would be allowed, and she was thrown off by it and couldn't stop complaining.  Dunn, Mewes, and Lavalle made good runs, but there was a complete lack of offensive and attacking creativity...so Jill Ellis took a nap on the bench and did absolutely nothing.

Bring on Lloyd, bring on Press, bring on Pugh.  Inject some life.  Take off Rapinoe and Morgan who had been really bad.  Move Heath around.  DO SOMETHING.  She was coaching super arrogantly as if "we have the best talent, this will be fine."  And honestly, Naeher has been incredibly shaky.  She has a good back line in front of her, but she is WAY too nervy.  I wouldn't mind seeing Harris out there instead.

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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #106 on: June 24, 2019, 08:14:52 PM »
Agreed.  VAR should have made the call on the French in the box.

I'm fine with very limited VAR, checking for penalties and/or cards, if called by the field refs, offsides on a goal and very little else.  Afraid it's going to turn footie into the NFL.

VAR is already far beyond what the NFL has. The NFL has routinely stepped on its own dick overacting to 'bad' outcomes without thought of the broader implications, but VAR has applied a level of precision that was really never intended, and the Cameroon goal that was called back is exhibit A, B, and C.

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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #107 on: June 25, 2019, 01:42:08 AM »
Will be in Europa to cheer on Team USA

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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #108 on: June 26, 2019, 10:05:06 PM »
Not a soccer fan, but I find myself becoming a Rapinoe fan.
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« Reply #109 on: June 26, 2019, 10:19:56 PM »
Not a soccer fan, but I find myself becoming a Rapinoe fan.

No one is shocked in the least
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« Reply #110 on: June 26, 2019, 11:13:03 PM »
Not a soccer fan, but I find myself becoming a Rapinoe fan.

She’s the captain, the point guard out there. The engine of the team. Love her hustle, attitude and grit too. Cool in person too. It’s going to be one hell of a game on Friday.
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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #111 on: June 27, 2019, 05:49:00 AM »
Not a soccer fan, but I find myself becoming a Rapinoe fan.

Proud to have her as our captain. She's been my favorite player for a long time now.
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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #112 on: June 27, 2019, 06:33:35 AM »
I like the 'Space 1999' hair.   Great player.    Great leader.    Should have been subbed out earlier on Monday.   
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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #113 on: June 27, 2019, 07:31:08 AM »
Can we take the bickering to the other 140 threads where guys do what you do.

Big match - hoping for good showing by the ladies.
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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #114 on: June 27, 2019, 08:42:16 AM »
Can we take the bickering to the other 140 threads where guys do what you do.

Big match - hoping for good showing by the ladies.

I agree with this analysis. 

I actually think that it'll end up being a let down, since it has been the most hyped match since before the tournament even started.  France won't try to slow the game down with fouls the way Spain did.  They'll try to out-talent us.  I actually think that both of the Saturday games will be better. 

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« Reply #115 on: June 27, 2019, 11:21:44 AM »
We all know why you chose yesterday to make this statement about your admiration for her, but you know....politics not allowed.   Turnip trucks in high gear apparently.

Because she's the captain of the USA women's soccer team and they are currently playing in the FIFA World Cup and this thread is all about that?

Megan Rapinoe is a shining example of everything that makes America great. That's why she's deserving to be captain for all of us.
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« Reply #116 on: June 27, 2019, 11:54:02 AM »
Because she's the captain of the USA women's soccer team and they are currently playing in the FIFA World Cup and this thread is all about that?

Don’t need to play dumb, dude.
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« Reply #117 on: June 27, 2019, 12:17:03 PM »
Because she's the captain of the USA women's soccer team and they are currently playing in the FIFA World Cup and this thread is all about that?

Megan Rapinoe is a shining example of everything that makes America great. That's why she's deserving to be captain for all of us.

Im loath to agree with your opponent here, but its blatantly obvious.  I love Rapinoe as a player, but she was absolutely horrid on Monday. And hasn't been good most of the tourney.  So to choose now as a time to call her out as a favorite, especially when off the pitch stuff is flying about, doesn't need a detective to suss out.

But I think she's a fantastic ambassador for Women's soccer, a fearless individual in general, and the way she worked herself back onto the roster over the last few years is very impressive.

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« Reply #118 on: June 27, 2019, 12:31:27 PM »
Because she's the captain of the USA women's soccer team and they are currently playing in the FIFA World Cup and this thread is all about that?

Megan Rapinoe is a shining example of everything that makes America great. That's why she's deserving to be captain for all of us.

LOL....your truthiness is hurting bigly right now and you know it.  But carry on. Mike knows exactly what he did, when he did it and why he did it.  Play dumb all you wish, not a single person is buying it.
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« Reply #119 on: June 27, 2019, 02:20:36 PM »
LOL....your truthiness is hurting bigly right now and you know it.

Not hurting at all. I'm proud she's my captain. And proud she's your captain.
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« Reply #120 on: June 27, 2019, 03:30:49 PM »
Im loath to agree with your opponent here, but its blatantly obvious.  I love Rapinoe as a player, but she was absolutely horrid on Monday. And hasn't been good most of the tourney.  So to choose now as a time to call her out as a favorite, especially when off the pitch stuff is flying about, doesn't need a detective to suss out.

But I think she's a fantastic ambassador for Women's soccer, a fearless individual in general, and the way she worked herself back onto the roster over the last few years is very impressive.

Converted both penalties. Only reason USA is still alive in the tournament. Pretty good "horrid" game.

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« Reply #121 on: June 27, 2019, 04:11:04 PM »
Converted both penalties. Only reason USA is still alive in the tournament. Pretty good "horrid" game.

If Steph Curry hit 2 technical FTs to break a tie game in the Finals that the Warriors won by 2, but was 1-15 from the field with 8 TOs, would you say he played a good game?

Credit to her for slotting them home, but top penalty takers, which she is, usually average around 75-80% conversion rates. She's supposed to make those kicks.  Sans those two kicks, neither of which she generated or contributed to drawing, she probably rates out to a 5 for the match, which is not good.

Again, love her as a player, she's clearly one of the emotional rocks of the team, but until that second kick, which Morgan almost took until she was clearly too rattled from the rest of the match, she had not been very good at all.

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Re: Womens Soccer Championship.
« Reply #122 on: June 27, 2019, 05:32:02 PM »
Whatever, Morgan looked great ALL GAME
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« Reply #123 on: June 27, 2019, 07:30:41 PM »
LOL....your truthiness is hurting bigly right now and you know it.  But carry on. Mike knows exactly what he did, when he did it and why he did it.  Play dumb all you wish, not a single person is buying it.

Go Rapinoe, a great American soccer player!

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« Reply #124 on: June 27, 2019, 07:34:52 PM »
Go Rapinoe, a great American soccer player!

And Happy Xmas!!!

She is a great American soccer player, no one is arguing that.  Doesn't change why you did what you did and when you did it.  Your favoritest guy got called out by her, so you couldn't help yourself to play your games.  100% truthful and you know it, but don't have the cajones to admit it.  People know what your intent was, but keep playing your games and maybe find where you placed your stones.   

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