[Football] England v USA (tonight)

[Durlston]

Was that offside ?

By a fake eyelash.

 

[mikeyjh]

That second VAR decision looks a bit harsh too.

A bit harsh!?! That was absurd, so much guesswork...

 

[South west gull]

How's the ticket sales for the Czech game at the amex going ?

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[Durlston]

Wrighty spot on. He is furious with that offside by VAR! There was so many more touches before the goal.

Legend!

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Great to see that VAR isn't only a disgrace in the mens game

 

[heavysoul]

Wrighty spot on. He is furious with that offside by VAR! Legend!

Wrighty was arguing that ‘she still had a lot to do’ … or words to that effect.

So would it also have been fine if she was 5 yards offside … or only because it was close?

She was the first person to touch the ball after the pass and she was in an offside position when the pass was made.

 

[Algernon]

I've been guilty previously of slating the money poured into the women's game without being able to see that it was necessary, even when it was really crap, to allow it to grow from being the men's game's poor relation.
This game is proof it's been worth it and I'm enjoying watching, it's actually a good game. Skills have increased although I'm not certain of the England keeper's kicking ability. I think she's going to get caught out some time in the second half.
4-3 to the good gals

 

[1066familyman]

Offside is offside though! I thought it might be the first time they replayed the ‘goal’.

I can also see why the pen was given. The ball was more at head height than anything … Lucy Bronze went to head it and the USA player was high with her kick and didn’t make contact with the ball which was dangerous.

Lots more goals to come though I’d suggest.

You say that, but the angle they showed us on VAR makes it very hard to be sure really. I'm not the only one it seems that thinks it was a harsh decision.

Anyway, VAR aside, it's been quite an entertaining open half of football so far.

 

[heavysoul]

You say that, but the angle they showed us on VAR makes it very hard to be sure really. I'm not the only one it seems that thinks it was a harsh decision.

Anyway, VAR aside, it's been quite an entertaining open half of football so far.

They don’t show us all angles though.

But yes … great entertainment and more to come.

 

[heavysoul]

One huge similarity with the mens game … the bloody prawn sandwich brigade aren’t back in their seats for start of second half!!

 

[Durlston]

I've been guilty previously of slating the money poured into the women's game without being able to see that it was necessary, even when it was really crap, to allow it to grow from being the men's game's poor relation.
This game is proof it's been worth it and I'm enjoying watching, it's actually a good game. Skills have increased although I'm not certain of the England keeper's kicking ability. I think she's going to get caught out some time in the second half.
4-3 to the good gals

This is like England (when we were good) v a peak Lionel Messi's Argentina.

A real edge to the game.

 

[Durlston]

The pace has just gone out of the game.

I hope the subs can make an impact - for both sides.

 

[Popeye]

Really enjoying this. Come on my female compatriots

 

[Hugo Rune]

That ref does not know a player’s arse from their elbow!

 

[Durlston]

The referee is having an absolute nightmare.

 

[nicko31]

Why on earth did VAR even bother looking at that?

 

[Wealden Seagull]

Clear and obvious error, surely that is the main purpose of var?

 

[DarrenFreemansPerm]

The technical ability of some of these players is delightful to watch, fast intricate football with proper purpose. I enjoy watching the ladies more than I do their male counterparts.

 

[Bodian]

Why on earth did VAR even bother looking at that?

Because if it hadn't - it would remained as a penalty.

 

[hart's shirt]

The referee is having an absolute nightmare.

"The video assistant referee is sort of a parachute, one that can save me from making mistakes."

Tonight's ref, Dr Riem Hussein, speaking back in 2019.

It's probably just as well for her that the parachute has worked tonight.

https://www.dw.com/en/german-womens-world-cup-referee-riem-hussein-why-shouldnt-women-referee-a-mens-tournament/a-49636861