Mantis Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 This reminds me of Zaire losing by a similar scoreline in the World cup in the 70s......was just waiting for Ivory Coast player to boot the ball away when that free kick was given. I must say I enjoyed watching some games during the Olympics so they're not all of a terrible standard. For example England Brazil which was played at the new Wembley was an excellent match so I think we'll see some decent games in the knock out stage. One thing that's always consistant though in all the teams is just how poor the goalkeeping remains. What's the deal with that anyway? Obviously the standard is lower across the board but the gap is biggest when it comes to goalkeeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 You'd never see such a mismatch in men's football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This reminds me of Zaire losing by a similar scoreline in the World cup in the 70s......was just waiting for Ivory Coast player to boot the ball away when that free kick was given. I must say I enjoyed watching some games during the Olympics so they're not all of a terrible standard. For example England Brazil which was played at the new Wembley was an excellent match so I think we'll see some decent games in the knock out stage. One thing that's always consistant though in all the teams is just how poor the goalkeeping remains. What's the deal with that anyway? Obviously the standard is lower across the board but the gap is biggest when it comes to goalkeeping. I've never understood how they could be so bad. Like, they're worse than your average under 14's keepers, and there's no real reason for it I can see. Goalkeeping ruins the women's game for me. Make the bloody goals smaller or something for them, they're just not able for it otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This reminds me of Zaire losing by a similar scoreline in the World cup in the 70s......was just waiting for Ivory Coast player to boot the ball away when that free kick was given. I must say I enjoyed watching some games during the Olympics so they're not all of a terrible standard. For example England Brazil which was played at the new Wembley was an excellent match so I think we'll see some decent games in the knock out stage. One thing that's always consistant though in all the teams is just how poor the goalkeeping remains. What's the deal with that anyway? Obviously the standard is lower across the board but the gap is biggest when it comes to goalkeeping. I've never understood how they could be so bad. Like, they're worse than your average under 14's keepers, and there's no real reason for it I can see. Goalkeeping ruins the women's game for me. Make the bloody goals smaller or something for them, they're just not able for it otherwise Making the goals smaller would make a lot of sense. The most famous female goalkeeper is Hope Solo who is 5ft 9in, standing in a goal designed to offer a challenge for goalkeepers like Joe Hart at 6ft 5in. Shay Given always looks a bit small because he's only 6ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P3te Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Take the crossbar down 6 inches and a foot off either side and I think things would get a bit better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 What do people think of female teams having male coaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 What do people think of female teams having male coaches? Why would it be an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 What do people think of female teams having male coaches? Sadly the media obsession with gender politics has meant that people spend more time discussing such questions rather than the football. I am more interested in knowing whether England have found another Kelly Smith, rather than whether the manager is a man or a woman. The BBC talk about sexism but then do not devote enough resources on their website, so fans can take a look at the squads or recognise the female stars of world football. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 What do people think of female teams having male coaches? Why would it be an issue? Just thinking that female coaches will find it hard to get an opportunity with so many male coaches around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This reminds me of Zaire losing by a similar scoreline in the World cup in the 70s......was just waiting for Ivory Coast player to boot the ball away when that free kick was given. I must say I enjoyed watching some games during the Olympics so they're not all of a terrible standard. For example England Brazil which was played at the new Wembley was an excellent match so I think we'll see some decent games in the knock out stage. One thing that's always consistant though in all the teams is just how poor the goalkeeping remains. What's the deal with that anyway? Obviously the standard is lower across the board but the gap is biggest when it comes to goalkeeping. I've never understood how they could be so bad. Like, they're worse than your average under 14's keepers, and there's no real reason for it I can see. Goalkeeping ruins the women's game for me. Make the bloody goals smaller or something for them, they're just not able for it otherwise Making the goals smaller would make a lot of sense. The most famous female goalkeeper is Hope Solo who is 5ft 9in, standing in a goal designed to offer a challenge for goalkeepers like Joe Hart at 6ft 5in. Shay Given always looks a bit small because he's only 6ft. Hope Solo.. we all enjoyed her photos during the fappening! Reminded me of the sarlacc pit in Return of the Jedi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) This Sweden v Nigeria match has been good—a more disciplined team against superior athleticism. A lot of good back and forth. Edited June 8, 2015 by JamieZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtsimonw Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 It's no hyperbole to say that I've seen better quality in a Festival League game. you cant talk about quality when you have watched Villa play in last 4 seasons While quality isnt great you dont get the same amount of diving and cheating you do from the men's game which is refreshing We can just ignore the tumble the Canadian player took to win the penalty in the opening game... I think it was far from a dive. The China player elbowed her in the face and got nowhere near the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 This Sweden v Nigeria match has been good—a more disciplined team against superior athleticism. A lot of good back and forth. Absolutely brilliant - I can't remember enjoying a game as much as that for very long time. What a player that Oshoala is. If Nigeria could defend a corner they would have pissed it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 USA off to a poor start versus Australia, but Megan Rapinoe is the class player on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 ...And she scores. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Sweden, USA and Australia. it must be the group of death this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Actually good goalkeeping in this...two excellent saves from Ms Solo. What's she in trouble with the law about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 (edited) beating up her sister and nephew Edited June 8, 2015 by Zatman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieZ Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 Australia level. USA defense has been atrocious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanAVFC Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Decent game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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