Kieran Yap analyses Australia’s performance against the USA yesterday and sees signs of a positive future. Pictured above: The Matildas team that took on the USA on Tuesday. Photo: Getty Images. A lot gets said about playing football in keeping with The Matildas identity. Fans are used to brave, attacking football. We have become accustomedContinue reading “Matildas Pragmatism A Sign Of A Maturing Team”
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Zambian Fairy Tale Comes To An End
Brazil 1-0 Zambia By Kris Goman Pictured above: Lushomo Mweemba (3) is sent off by referee Yoshimi Yamashita. Photo: Getty Images This is a do-or-die match for Zambia who will go out of the tournament if they lose and Brazil are probably safe regardless of the result. It’s all on Zambia tonight. As it turnsContinue reading “Zambian Fairy Tale Comes To An End”
La Roja Femenina Go Out With Heads Held High
Chile 0-1 Japan by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Pictured above: Japan, on the way to the Quarter-Finals. Photo: Getty Images. Despite producing another pleasing performance, Chile were not able to step up to Japan level and lost 1-0. Japan started the game with a lot of pressure and speed and had two shots on goal within theContinue reading “La Roja Femenina Go Out With Heads Held High”
Peerless Swedes March On
New Zealand 0-2 Sweden By Catherine Paquette Pictured: Anna Anvagård celebrates her goal for Sweden. Photo: Getty Images. The New Zealand team saw little change to their starting line-up from the last match against the United States. The Kiwis had a very improbable chance of exiting the group stage, dependent on a winner in theContinue reading “Peerless Swedes March On”
Well Organized Matildas into Quarters
United States of America 0-0 Australia By Ben Gilby Pictured above: Mary Fowler (left) who had a superb first half, holds of USA’s Crystal Dunn. Photo: Getty Images. Australia produced an example of professional game management within an overall well organised team display to earn a point against World Champions USA in Ibiraki. The UnitedContinue reading “Well Organized Matildas into Quarters”
Deserved Point Seals Group Summit
Canada 1-1 Great Britain By Ben Gilby Pictured: Team GB goalscorer Caroline Weir up against Canada’s Sophie Schmidt. Photo: Getty Images. Great Britain earned the point that ensured they topped Group E after coming from behind to earn a deserved draw with Canada in Ibiraki. Both sides rang the changes with Georgia Stanway and MillieContinue reading “Deserved Point Seals Group Summit”
Things Are Getting Better, But Are We Out Of Time?
Kieran Yap reviews The Matildas performance in their game with Sweden yesterday and sees continued green shoots ahead of their final group game with the USA. The Matildas team who took on Sweden yesterday is pictured above via Football Australia. Five weeks ago, Australia drew 0-0 with Sweden in an encouraging if not inspiring performance.Continue reading “Things Are Getting Better, But Are We Out Of Time?”
Beckie’s Brace Takes The Plaudits
Chile 1-2 Canada By Catherine Paquette Pictured above: Janine Beckie, who had a dominant game for Canada. Photo: Getty Images. This match was arguably a must win for both teams. Chile lost its opening encounter to Team GB while Canada dropped two points late in their game against Japan when the host nation equalized. Canadian coachContinue reading “Beckie’s Brace Takes The Plaudits”
USWNT Find Their Mojo Again
United States of America 6-1 New Zealand By Kris Goman Pictured above: Carli Lloyd shoots under pressure from Abby Erceg (Getty Images). We come into this match with both teams needing the win after losses in their first group games. The big surprise of course was the USWNT loss to Sweden. Not so much theContinue reading “USWNT Find Their Mojo Again”
Better From Chile But Not Enough
Chile 1-2 Canada by Jean-Pierre Thiesset Despite playing a lot better for their second game, Chile lost again. The South Americans started the game with a lot of desire and pressed Canada in the midfield. After only one minute, Yessenia Lopez gained possession in the centre circle and Chile obtained a corner kick after theyContinue reading “Better From Chile But Not Enough”
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