Re: 2015 Women's World Cup

by McLewis Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:44 am

Bassett trending on twitter. Lots of support for her. Such an unlucky connection. Has happened to the best defenders so she has nothing to be ashamed of. Awful way for England to go out though, as was said.

They have to keep this fight though if they want 3rd place from Germany, who will be licking their own wounds.

As for me, this is what I wanted ultimately. Japan looked very vulnerable against a team willing to defend resolutely against them and force them into uncharacteristic errors. They play like that against us and I fancy our chances. That said, their technical ability continues to astound me.

by B-Mac Thu Jul 02, 2015 2:56 am

ffs England gonna England :facepalm:

heart breaking

by Freeza Thu Jul 02, 2015 5:51 am

Atleast the England defender will settle with a Puskas Award nom

by Jay29 Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:23 pm

One last big effort from the Lionesses tonight, hopefully:

Bardsley; Haughton, Bassett, Potter; Bronze, Scott, Williams, Greenwood; Carney, Chapman, White

...is how I think they're lining up.

Kick in about 35 minutes time.

by RealGunner Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:27 pm

Unsurprisingly, the buzz died off after the semi final.

let's hope we get the 3rd place at least.

by Jay29 Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:35 pm

How did Jill Scott not pull the trigger there ffs :facepalm:

Surprisingly tight game. Both teams with decent chances.

by Jay29 Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:20 pm

Marathon game this. Lianne Sanderson uses her body well to win a penalty. Williams as cool as ever from the spot.

This team Proud

by RedOranje Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:22 pm

England WINNING a World Cup 3rd place match in extra time and RG can't even be bothered to watch.

Liverpool's Williams the hero at the moment.

by Jay29 Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:37 pm

20 - England Women's previous 20 matches against Germany had produced two draws and 18 defeats. Breakthrough.

If 3rd place doesn't give a boost to the women's game here, then nothing will.

by RealGunner Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:40 pm

Most successful English team since 1966 hmm

by RedOranje Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:41 pm

Fantastic achievement for England's team. Congrats!

My condolences, RWO. I doubt that will help much but I really do empathize given how the USA's last WWC ended.