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[londonblue]

I think VAR got it right, if that penalty was given against us I'd be fuming. The defender was a bit physical but it's nothing more than you'd normally see from a corner and Daly ultimately only went down because she backed into the defender, which the defender can't really do anything about.

That's certainly not the way I saw it, but because of your comment I watched it again and again on the highlights. She definitely didn't back in. She may have stopped running, but there's no hint of her backing in.

To me that was a nailed on penalty. I have no idea why it was overturned, so I'd be keen to find out the rationale.

 

[RHB]

Beckham-esque

But that was against an Argie Bargie, so totally justified

 

[londonblue]

We may have been a bit toothless up front today, and the Nigerians were really up for it, but their finishing was grim at this level and their penalty taking naive. Our defence was superb and when it comes to pens the England mens team could take note.

Lauren James out now for 3 matches so that's her World Cup over. What an absolutely stupid thing to do.

Job done, on to the quarters.

Nigeria were physical and fast, but not technically any good. I said to my wife that if it went to penalties I'd expect England to win as they're the better players technically. I also said I'd expect Nigeria to miss a few! (The only caveat I put on that is that England might be tired having had to play about 45 minutes with a player less.)

This England team seem to be able to grind out a result even if they're not at their best. It's not often we say that about any England team, male or female, whatever sport.

 

[Cricko]

 

[davewebbsbrain]

That's certainly not the way I saw it, but because of your comment I watched it again and again on the highlights. She definitely didn't back in. She may have stopped running, but there's no hint of her backing in.

To me that was a nailed on penalty. I have no idea why it was overturned, so I'd be keen to find out the rationale.

I agree. Daly stopped running and the defender not only had her hand on Dalys back but also her thigh drove into Daly and that forced her to go down. Nailed on penalty for me

 

[Holy Joe]

I agree. Daly stopped running and the defender not only had her hand on Dalys back but also her thigh drove into Daly and that forced her to go down. Nailed on penalty for me

I don't think the jump in the air and dive helped. I think it's very debatable and hence would err on the side of no penalty. Defo penalty at the other end though - so we've had rub of the green

 

[Ron Manager]

Had a great view (although opposite end to the penalties).

Tough game against opponents who have been great in this tournament…well organised, physical, never stopped running. So happy that England are still in the thing (plenty of other big names aren’t).

That was my last live England game of the tournament but back again for the quarter final and Australia v either France or Morocco on Saturday (then straight into the pub after for the next England match).

 

[PrawNZ]

I agree. Daly stopped running and the defender not only had her hand on Dalys back but also her thigh drove into Daly and that forced her to go down. Nailed on penalty for me

Was a pen for me too however I thought the final dive was a bit unnatural. Yes it shouldn't count after the fact but I think once she saw that ref changed her mind. Nigerian penalty shout was a 55:45ish too so I think it got evened up

 

[stewart]

Fot those that watched Australia v Denmark ,how good was that pass by Mary Fowler to split the Danes defence for Australias 1st goal, She just a 20 year old with such sublime skills and foresight, that pass was absolutely perfectly weighted. Young lady has a big future. I wonder if Kev has her name on his white board.

 

[stewart]

Well England play Columbia 1-0 winners against the Reggae girls , To be honest i happy Colombia won , Jamaica never wanted to play football until they were 1-0 down , they were happy to defend ,foul do whatever they needed to do to get a draw .

 

[Cricko]

 

[stewart]

Well if theres such a thing as an easy Qtr Final match ,i think England drawn the lucky straw and should advance to the semi final v either Australia or France ,which in my mind could go either way.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

Found how the underdogs are performing way above anyone's expectations, Japan look superb

Hard call who will win the trophy, but England may never have a better chance, though Japan look so good ( Watch them go out next round)

 

[Ron Manager]

Australia look good at the moment. If we both get through on Saturday then a semi final against the hosts would be a very tough ask.

 

[RHB]

A random thought while watching Sweden v Japan. In men's football I believe rings and the like have to be covered with plasters? I've just seen the length of one of the Swedish players false nails and they are like talons, at least a centimetre above the finger tips.

 

[RHB]

And at the moment Sweden are absolutely bossing the game.

 

[southendkid]

Japan were disappointing, that woke up in the last 20 minutes but prior to that they showed Sweden far too much respect.

 

[Ron Manager]

On my way to the pub before Australia v France now. Genuine buzz here for this match, most I’ve ever experienced for football in my 15 years in Oz.

So going to enjoy the game before nerves kick in for England after.

 

[Ron Manager]

On my way to the pub before Australia v France now. Genuine buzz here for this match, most I’ve ever experienced for football in my 15 years in Oz.

So going to enjoy the game before nerves kick in for England after.

 

[Cricko]

I would of prefered Kelly to Toone who has not been in the best of form.