Touchdown for the Dutch!
WWC23 | England v Spain - Spain win the World Cup - and Rubiales gets sacked
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And Jillybean for the 7th.
I think they can't quite believe that they've reached the bit of the game where they need to believe they can knock out the champions.
Ouch. That looked painful for the keeper.
OH MY GOD!!! OFF THE POST!!! That came so close for Portugal.
Damn what a miss by Portugal. Hit the post.
Portugal hit the post.
Portugal finally waking up.
Still don't understand why a player getting taken out after taking a shot isn't a penalty.
2 minutes into 8 added and still anyone's game and anyone's qualification.
Stupid Dutch tv isnt broadcasting the other match. Sounds far more exciting.
Naeher almost did a Barthez on that last Portuguese free kick.
Sweden should really fancy themselves Vs USA
Vietnam starting a small Tet offensive.
Too late, we beat those commies!
Portugal didnt make any effort till last 5 minutes.
That's that.
Seriously, Portugal could have won this if they woke up way earlier instead of maintaining that useless ball possession without trying more shots.
Seriously, Portugal could have won this if they woke up way earlier instead of maintaining that useless ball possession without trying more shots.
USA slither over the line and qualify in second place.
So close in the end...
USA will miss Lavelle as well.
Very open World Cup and lots of intriguing matches to come in the knockout.
Very open World Cup and lots of intriguing matches to come in the knockout.
I have had the pleasure of watching her play many times when she played for my local women’s team (Rosengard). Amazing player.Didn’t realise Marta was still part of the Brazil set up. She made her international debut in 2002
Two fantastic, almost identical goals from Esmee Brugts for The Netherlands. Curlers into the top corner, exquisite. She was 20 three days ago and plays left wing/forward for PSV. How about we give her a big offer fast?
This is our first ever presence in the WWC, we did amazingly well, qualifying was never an objective with the Netherlands and the USA in our group.
The fact that we might have gone through in the last moments of the last game just shows how overperforming we were.
I just hope the work that led here continues and that it wasn't just a fluke.
The fact that we might have gone through in the last moments of the last game just shows how overperforming we were.
I just hope the work that led here continues and that it wasn't just a fluke.
She's incredible. Don't think I've seen a woman with such a perfect shot before.
She’s also cery young to hold down a starting position in one of the worlds best national teams. I guess she wont stay in Eindhoven for long.
Yes, Zel!
Think Sweden can beat USA without Lavelle. Morgan shouldn't be starting and Rapinoe shouldn't be anywhere near the squad either, both are hurting them a lot. Sweden just need to not tire too much. Netherlands were gassed against USA final 20. Footballing wise, USA are absolutely there for the taking.
It will be interesting to see the formation today.
Christ, Netherlands play next match at 4 AM.
Toone drops out though
Looks like a usual defender will play DM - Jess Carter probably?
Glad to see Sarina utilising the squad anyway, not many have excelled so far this tournament so give others a chance
Deserved. Her tournament thus far is very similar to the whole of last season. Tries hard, some glimpses of brilliance but overall struggles to get into games and disappears for spells during her performances.
Well that was easy.
Quick England goal. Gonna miss Russo
Russo scores 1-0
Had a feeling that Russo would have more joy against the physically smaller Chinese defenders. She tried to outmuscle the Haitians but was just bouncing off them.
For those who couldn't watch. Here are Brugts identical screamers:
Looks like they'll stay as a 352 - which feels right in terms of available personnel. It's a big change for them though.
Not available in the UK but I'll certainly be looking for them on the highlights show.
Brilliant play from James, Zelem & Russo.
Good chance for Hemp there.