2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

[Kraken]

At the moment there's a serious difference in class between these sides, but if England don't take a chance sooner or later they'll regret it.

I know there’s a difference in class for sure, but Australia make it more apparent by how deep and defensive they’re playing

 

[Son Of Coco]

England seemingly intent on proving they are the thugs we all know they are here.

 

[Kraken]

Our midfield is just letting their runners go all the time

 

[hazsa19]

English premier league standard of refereeing

 

[Kraken]

English premier league standard of refereeing

not sure if you mean that as a compliment or an insult, but I think the ref has been quite good tbf

 

[wpdavid]

The commentary's a few seconds ahead of the action following that glitch.

Aus dominating the last 10 minutes or so.

 

[hazsa19]

Lovely goal that

 

[duffer]

****

 

[Kraken]

Great finish, but how is she afforded that much time + space ffs

 

[Molehill]

Superb strike - at some point the Aussies will have to force the game now and I'd expect that to leave more gaps for England.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Get in. Come on England, finish these crims before half time.

 

[wpdavid]

Superb strike - at some point the Aussies will have to force the game now and I'd expect that to leave more gaps for England.

Yeah, great approach play and a lovely strike. That should do Toone's confidence a power of good.

 

[social]

Great finish, but how is she afforded that much time + space ffs

They’re not very good

It’s a WC and the home nation is playing which makes it somewhat interesting but they’re still rubbish

 

[Howe_zat]

You love a shot right into the top corner. Best goal England have scored in the tournament probably

 

[wpdavid]

You love a shot right into the top corner. Best goal England have scored in the tournament probably

I know it's before your time, but have you ever seen Brooking's strike against Hungary that went into the top corner and stuck between against the stanchion?

Here it is

 

[Kraken]

Not a coincidence Aus have looked better as soon as they press higher and harder

 

[Son Of Coco]

The ref has clearly been paid off here. It will take a rugby tackle for us to get a penalty.

 

[Howe_zat]

The ref has clearly been paid off here. It will take a rugby tackle for us to get a penalty.

Cue immediate soft free kick for Australia.

Jog on.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Cue immediate soft free kick for Australia.

Jog on.

Serves England right for not clattering into us/pulling jerseys like they have been. If they just go in hard, they'll be fine.

 

[Molehill]

Sitter for Bright really, England should be 2 or 3 up.