by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (9/7/22) Above: Lucia Garcia Cordoba wheels away in delight after scoring for Spain. Photo: Euro 2022. Spain overcame a shock early goal concession to overcome Finland by the comfortable-looking scoreline of 4-1 at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes. Having to overcome adversity is a theme of Spain’s Euros. As well as having toContinue reading “Spanish Strategy Defeats Fast Starting Finns”
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Euro’s Preview: England
By Darrell Allen (6/7/22). Above: The Lionesses team that started their recent friendly against Belgium in Wolverhampton. Photo: @Lionesses England line up for Euro 2022 with a strong squad of 23. The headline makers being Steph Houghton from her absence and Fran Kirby for her inclusion. From head coach Sarina Wiegman’s demeanour in her pressContinue reading “Euro’s Preview: England”
Euros Preview: Northern Ireland
by Abi Ticehurst (5/7/22). Above: Northern Ireland celebrate qualifying for the Euros. Photo: CNN. Northern Ireland are set to make their debut in the Euros this summer, they are ranked 47th and nicknamed The Green and White Army (#GAWA). Their squad was unveiled on 27th June on Twitter with the hashtag #ANewDream and an impressiveContinue reading “Euros Preview: Northern Ireland”
Scrappy Loss For Matildas In Opening AFF Clash
Australia U23 0-1 Philippines by Kieran Yap (4/7/22). Above: The Matildas U23 side that started today’s game against the senior Philippines side. Photo: Football Australia. Australia’s Under 23 side lost 1-0 to a determined and organized Philippines side amid torrential rain in Manila. Sarina Bolden was credited with the goal in the 60th minute. ButContinue reading “Scrappy Loss For Matildas In Opening AFF Clash”
Euros Preview: Belgium
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (3/7/22). Above: The Belgian team that started the match against England in Wolverhampton last week. Photo: Belgian Red Flames. The Belgium women’s national football team is known or nicknamed as the ‘Red Flames’ and currently stand in 20th place in FIFA Women’s World Rankings. The Squad: Goalkeepers: Nicky Evrard, Diede Lemey, LisaContinue reading “Euros Preview: Belgium”
Euros Preview: Switzerland
By Ellie Ramsauer Above: The Swiss national team. Photo: Frank Haug. Switzerland go into the competition minus key player, Alisha Lehmann who has withdrawn from the squad for mental health reasons. This is a major blow for Nils Nielsen’s side. The Swiss squad has little experience of playing at a European Championship, which may harmContinue reading “Euros Preview: Switzerland”
Euros Preview: Netherlands
by Kris Goman (1/7/22) Above: Netherlands lift the trophy at the end of the 2017 European Championship Final. Photo: AFP. The defending champions and World Cup runners-up go into the tournament with a coach facing his first major international tournament and on the back of a chastening 5-1 loss to hosts England. Yet, if anyContinue reading “Euros Preview: Netherlands”
Euros Preview: Finland
by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (30/6/22). Above: Finland celebrate qualifying for the European Championships. Photo: Emmi Korhonen. The Finland women’s national football team is known or nicknamed as the “Boreal Owls” (Helmarit in Finnish). They are currently 28th in FIFA’s Women’s World Ranking list. The Squad: Goalkeepers: Katriina Talaslahti, Anna Tamminen, Tinja-Riikka Korpela. Defenders: Elli Pikkujämsä, TuijaContinue reading “Euros Preview: Finland”
Euros Preview: Spain
by Nathan Edwards (29/6/22). Above: Spain – one of the favoured nations at this year’s competition. Photo: GOAL. With the groups set out and the squads revealed, the Women’s 2022 Euro Championship has started to take shape, and for Spain, there is a quiet optimism surrounding the camp heading into the competition. In recent seasons,Continue reading “Euros Preview: Spain”
Gustavsson: Post-Portugal I’ve Got Answers
Martin Townley and Ben Gilby heard from Australia head coach Tony Gustavsson after last night’s 1-1 draw with Spain (29/6/22). Above: Tony Gustavsson addresses the media from Portugal last night. Photo: Football Australia. Prior to the Matildas’ double header in this international window against Spain and Portugal, head coach Tony Gustavsson said that he neededContinue reading “Gustavsson: Post-Portugal I’ve Got Answers”
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