Kevin_Stapleton Good to see that the sight of Germany’s women heading home early from a world cup is as satisfying as it is with the men’s team. And you’d have a heart of stone not to be moved by Morocco’s celebrations at the end.
space Kevin_Stapleton Good to see that the sight of Germany’s women heading home early from a world cup is as satisfying as it is with the men’s team. It wasn't quite as satisfying as watching their team and national press blub uncontrollably when we beat them in the Euro final, but it was good. In an ideal world we'd get to final and beat USA this time round.
space Mitaman Sweden look like the team to beat. Think they’ll beat the US at a canter. You see what I mean when I say that the quality is going up with every tournament? The knock out stages are going to be difficult to call.
90Piesanhour space I agree. I've enjoyed the snippets I've seen and think some of the football is as good as, if not sometimes, better than the men's. Japan's win and goals against Spain was fantastic.
doggybag I really like Japan. I hope they win it but Sweden are looking very strong and I wouldn't discount the Dutch.
king_of_the_slums Norway proving to be tougher opponents, but those through balls from the Japanese midfield are bound to pay dividends. Very even this, now it feels like a world cup match. Come on Nippon!!!
space doggybag Oh shit, Lauren James is sent off. Deep trouble now I should have said "Doing a Rooney".
doggybag Penalty shoot outs, eh? Lottery. USA were the best team yesterday and lost as well. Oh dear, how sad, never mind.
