NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I just finished the highlights. 0-0 until the 81st minute and then all three goals came, including the tying goal in the 88th and the winner in the 89th.
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Official US Women's soccer thread: Gold Cup Final- US 1 - Brazil 0! (3 Viewers)
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
Must have been an intense last 20 mins.
Capella
Footballguy
Made up for a very dull first 70
El Floppo
Footballguy
That's what late round knockout games are usually like. You go in to see who controls their nerves and who has the moxie to push things. Usually not sparkling 90 minutes of excitement.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I saw a stat on ESPN today that showed that since England's new coach took over, they have lost exactly 1 game in 37 played. She has a chance now to win Euro's and WC back to back.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
It was a fun game. AUS played better than I thought and damn if Sam Kerr can't strike a ball as good as anyone. That defensive gaffe by the AUS center back to give up the 2nd goal was just terrible. I hope she never watches the replay as it will haunt her.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Have to think that in the Final, ENG will concede possession to Spain and look to tie them up in ENG's defensive end. Not a full on counter attacking style, but concede possession without allowing danger. Spain will need to be more lethal than they've shown to get the win here. I could see a 1-1 game through 120 mins going to penalties. I could also see ENG getting a goal early in the second half and then letting Spain get increasingly frustrated as they chase a goal for the remainder.
Current odds are perfectly even between ESP and ENG to win the tourney. Spain slightly favored to win in 90, but it's very marginal (+165 vs +180). Draw through 90 is +190.
Current odds are perfectly even between ESP and ENG to win the tourney. Spain slightly favored to win in 90, but it's very marginal (+165 vs +180). Draw through 90 is +190.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
she had like three different chances to stab it away. Looks like she just lost all sense of balance and could not do a simple poke
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I truly do enjoy women’s soccer and the WWC is great but my god there’s been some horrible goals given up, even during the knockout rounds.
El Floppo
Footballguy
this is a surprise, given the increased level of play... but yeah, agreed. some amateurish mistakes deep into the tourney. even the 1 goal the US gave up was the GK with pretty poor positioning.
Major
Footballguy
Kerr's goal was a thing of beauty and probably the shot of the tournament (although prior to it going in I was yelling WTF)...really felt for AUS's keeper throughout the match. Their backline fell apart late and was complete rubbish. Hard to believe they didn't have better options to sub on. Should be an entertaining Final.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
No shock here I guess
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US women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski will be resigning from his post in the upcoming days, sources close to 90min confirm.
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US women’s national team head coach Vlatko Andonovski will be resigning from his post in the upcoming days, sources close to 90min confirm.
heckmanm
Footballguy
my reactionshe had like three different chances to stab it away. Looks like she just lost all sense of balance and could not do a simple poke
titusbramble
Footballguy
It's coming home, but I won't be watching on account of being busy (checks notes) playing Tetris
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
ESPN is reporting it is already done. US Soccer will announce it tomorrow
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Even odds that it goes to Iberia right now.
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Just hire GGG's brother and be done with it.
El Floppo
Footballguy
it is done.
B Maverick
Footballguy
The Women's side is even better in failure then the Men. Coach steps down and doesn't get rehired? Amazing!
El Floppo
Footballguy
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Tori Penso will be the first American to referee a world cup final.
(also, I think that's Pierluigi - don't remember the last time I saw him)
(also, I think that's Pierluigi - don't remember the last time I saw him)
ChiefD
Footballguy
Capella
Footballguy
Yes, but just imagine how funny it will be if they lose on penalties.
culdeus
Footballguy
Only happens to the Germans
The Z Machine
Footballguy
No one watching?
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I thought ENG looked dangerous to start the game with ESP discombobulated and out of their possession. Whether it was nerves or tactics, ESP took more and more control as the half went on. I really like #2 for ESP. Tenacious.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Good save but I think the ENG goalie moved off her line early. Hermoso always looked like she was going right.
Capella
Footballguy
I watched the last half hour. I just didn’t think it was a very interesting tournament this time around and couldn’t get into the final.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Better team won.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
This Spanish team played the exact opposite of the USA. Controlled the ball and the tempo, played tenacious defense. Their fullback were dangerous, they stretched opposing defenses with speed. Goalie played awesome with the ball at her feet. Need to take some lessons here, ladies
Tom Hagen
Footballguy
I was impressed with Spain. I had read about the mutiny against the coach last year and didn’t know what to expect but I thought they were clearly the better team against a good, well coached England.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I noticed that, too
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
So 15 Spanish veteran players protest and get axed/quit from the team. Coach brings in entirely new younger players and they win the world cup with beautiful play.
And USA capitulates to its aged protesting vets and gets ousted in round of 16, barely making that round, and scoring few goals than ever. See how it's done here folks. Bad attitudes on a team are a guarantee for losing.
And USA capitulates to its aged protesting vets and gets ousted in round of 16, barely making that round, and scoring few goals than ever. See how it's done here folks. Bad attitudes on a team are a guarantee for losing.
The Kansas Comet
Footballguy
Wasn't getting up at 3 for this. Recorded it and avoided the internet before I watched it this morning. Fun match. Spain were deserving winners. Such a nice style of play - their best players seem to be young or just in their prime too.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Agreed. Spain will be a force for a while. I think we'll see more of these ESP-ENG matches in late knockouts soon enough. Jenny Hermoso is the obvious one that won't last another cycle. For all her close ball skills, she showed some real lack of speed as the tournament went on. Putellas is a few years younger and can play that facilitator role too though as she gets older and slows down.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Continuing to snowball for this guyOooofI noticed that, too
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The Athletic | Football
@TheAthleticFC
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football association (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, who has drawn widespread criticism for his actions after the Women's World Cup final
The Z Machine
Footballguy
RFEF are a bunch of jackholes.Continuing to snowball for this guyOooofI noticed that, too
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The Athletic | Football
@TheAthleticFC
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football association (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, who has drawn widespread criticism for his actions after the Women's World Cup final
El Floppo
Footballguy
Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales plans to resign Friday after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against him over his unsolicited kiss of player Jenni Hermoso, sources have confirmed to ESPN's Rodrigo Faez.Continuing to snowball for this guyOooofI noticed that, too
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The Athletic | Football
@TheAthleticFC
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football association (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, who has drawn widespread criticism for his actions after the Women's World Cup final
Rubiales' position had grown increasingly untenable since his behaviour after Spain won the World Cup by beating England in the final in Sydney this past Sunday.
The kiss forced on the lips of Hermoso has garnered most of the headlines, but he was also seen effusively hugging other Spain players and kissing them on the cheek.
Before that, immediately after Spain's victory, he had also grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture with 16-year-old Princess Infanta Sofía and Queen Letizia of Spain standing nearby.
Rubiales' immediate response was to label those criticising his behaviour as "idiots," although as the backlash grew, he later published an apology.
El Floppo
Footballguy
lol... this sounds right. it's not him, it's everybody else.Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales plans to resign Friday after FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against him over his unsolicited kiss of player Jenni Hermoso, sources have confirmed to ESPN's Rodrigo Faez.Continuing to snowball for this guyOooofI noticed that, too
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The Athletic | Football
@TheAthleticFC
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish football association (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales, who has drawn widespread criticism for his actions after the Women's World Cup final
Rubiales' position had grown increasingly untenable since his behaviour after Spain won the World Cup by beating England in the final in Sydney this past Sunday.
The kiss forced on the lips of Hermoso has garnered most of the headlines, but he was also seen effusively hugging other Spain players and kissing them on the cheek.
Before that, immediately after Spain's victory, he had also grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture with 16-year-old Princess Infanta Sofía and Queen Letizia of Spain standing nearby.
Rubiales' immediate response was to label those criticising his behaviour as "idiots," although as the backlash grew, he later published an apology.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
Only FIFA would be so bold to consider themselves above local government. If FIFA want control, then do something besides waiting on a suitcase full of cash for once.
An investigation like this should be very easy to complete for FIFA with their endless resources.
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Men in Blazers
@MenInBlazers
Victor Francos, head of Spain's state-run National Sports Council, has begun legal proceedings which would suspend Rubiales. However, such gov interference is against FIFA rules & risks sanction. Case likely headed to country's top sports court.
An investigation like this should be very easy to complete for FIFA with their endless resources.
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Men in Blazers
@MenInBlazers
Victor Francos, head of Spain's state-run National Sports Council, has begun legal proceedings which would suspend Rubiales. However, such gov interference is against FIFA rules & risks sanction. Case likely headed to country's top sports court.
NewlyRetired
Footballguy
I can't speak to Spanish or Greeks but I have been around full blooded italians all my life. We always kiss hello and good bye but never I have seen it done on the lips, much less with a non family member.
