2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

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But China take the lead with a penalty! Big effort from them so far.

 

[Athlai]

France off to a dominant start

 

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France-Brazil sounds like it was a cracker. Couldn't watch it tonight, but recorded it and looking forward to watching it tomorrow.

 

[Athlai]

Yeah it was pretty quality. France had a great first 20 minutes and then the next 40 or so were very back and forth. Ultimately Brazil got picked apart on defence and ran out of ideas attacking.

Brisbane sounded like a packed home crowd for Brazil too

 

[_Ed_]

Yeah, that turned out to be an enjoyable game to watch.

Nervous for NZ this evening. I know we're not super likely to progress now, but it's the hope that gets you.

 

[_Ed_]

Morocco!

 

[Howe_zat]

What every team needs to qualify (groups A & B). Note that tie-breakers are goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head, then cards.

Group A

Switzerland progress with a win or draw. If they lose, they have to hope Norway-Philippines is a draw or Norway win by only one goal, while not conceding more than one themselves. That scenario could come down to goals scored.

New Zealand's fate is still in their hands and will qualify if they beat Switzerland. In a draw, they have to hope Phillipines-Norway is also a draw or Norway win by one goal to progress over them on head-to-head. If they lose they are out, either on points to the Phillipines or more likely on goal difference to Norway.

Norway have to win but are guaranteed progression if they beat the Philippines by at least two goals. In a one-goal win, they might need NZ to lose as matching the New Zealanders is likely to see Norway out on head-to-head.

The Philippines are also through with a win and out with a loss. If they draw, they have to hope for a Switzerland win or a NZ win by 4 goals to get past the Swiss on goal difference.

Group B

Nigeria are guaranteed progression with a point. If they lose, they are still through if Canada beat Australia or if Canada lose by a worse margin than they do. If Nigeria lose by only one goal and Canada-Australia is a draw, they could get through over Australia on head-to-head.

Canada are also through with a point. If they lose, they have to hope Nigeria lose by a worse margin. If both lose and the margin is equal, Canada could be out on goals scored or on cards.

Australia are through if they beat Canada and out if they lose. In a draw, they have to hope Nigeria lose to Ireland without scoring or lose by 2+ goals to avoid the head-to-head.

Ireland are out.

 

[straw man]

Huuuuuuge game (for NZ). Probably a good thing that a draw isn't guaranteed to see us through, as playing for a draw would be a good way to fail to park the bus and lose. Attack early and hope to somehow jag a goal in the first 20 mins.

 

[Meridio]

Our girls look a bit nervous here, quite a few poor touches and aimless kicks forward so far. Need to settle into the game, get some possession and hold onto it for a bit

 

[straw man]

I thought Norway weren't allowed to score goals

 

[straw man]

Switzerland will back themselves to play out the draw in the second half - it's all they need. We make some reasonable chances in open play, which will be harder as Switzerland sit right back, but our set pieces aren't very good and not much threat in the air.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Draw means we actually won the World Cup right?

 

[straw man]

Sad face

Didn't really look a whole lot like scoring this match. So the loss to Philippines decisive.

 

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[HeathDavisSpeed]

Sad face

Didn't really look a whole lot like scoring this match. So the loss to Philippines decisive.

Decent spell was between 20 and 30 minutes in the first half. Other than that, too loose and indecisive. Needed to score in that 10 minute period of domination.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Yeah the Philippines one was so vital

 

[straw man]

Game of the tournament so far between Colombia and Germany.

 

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Game of the tournament so far between Colombia and Germany.

Yeah, still gutted about NZ, but this has been sensational.

 

[Molehill]

Theoretically, that's a great result for England who would now avoid the Germans before the semi final. Nightmare for France who will probably have to play them in the last 16.

 

[Molehill]

Bizarre game at the moment. Spain dominating Japan with 77% possession, but they've been done on the break 3 times. Japan with 3 attempts on goal and lead 3-0!!