FIFA Women's World Cup
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Big upset in the second QF
Sweden lead 2-0 after Japan had most of the first half
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2-1 now after Japan miss penalty and a free kick clatters the crossbar
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10 mins extra time
Come on Japan
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Had their chances
Sweden the better team over the 90 mins
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Had a 9-game predicting streak
Thanks Japan
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The upside of Sweden progressing is we'll have a new name on the cup
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@booboo said in FIFA Women's World Cup:
Well I'm not believing any analyst now.
I'd been convinced that Japan would win the lot.
Japan had been very impressive but got outmuscled in the midfield by the Swedes for most of the game. Therefore the key Japanese players weren't that influential. It was only when Sweden started to tire that Japan looked dangerous.
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@booboo said in FIFA Women's World Cup:
Well I'm not believing any analyst now.
I'd been convinced that Japan would win the lot.
Japan had been very impressive but got outmuscled in the midfield by the Swedes for most of the game. Therefore the key Japanese players weren't that influential. It was only when Sweden started to tire that Japan looked dangerous.
@Bovidae said in FIFA Women's World Cup:
@booboo said in FIFA Women's World Cup:
Well I'm not believing any analyst now.
I'd been convinced that Japan would win the lot.
Japan had been very impressive but got outmuscled in the midfield by the Swedes for most of the game. Therefore the key Japanese players weren't that influential. It was only when Sweden started to tire that Japan looked dangerous.
From the stands that is how I saw it as well. Sweden had a great game plan, bullied the smaller Japanese players and dominated the first half. And played some good football not seen by them in the tournament to date.
Japan did keep battling and slowly got on top at 2-0 down and were a bit unlucky with the penalty miss. Sweden worthy winners.
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Aussies certainly had their opportunities. Just lacked the finishing touch.
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The 19yo French girl (#23) has brought a real spark off the bench.
