So we're down to all European countries except USA. I guess that was expected but would still be nice to see a bit of variety.

I personally think in this case, having teams like Japan, Canada, and Brazil not in the QF is a surprise in itself. You have to remember that those non-European teams were originally more of a powerhouse in women's football than some of the newer Euro squads who've developed like France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and England. Those teams were not QF regulars prior to like 2015.

Edited June 26, 20196 yr by DJHazey

Fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon following their Women's World Cup last-16 loss to England in Valenciennes.

 

World football's governing body is investigating Cameroon for team misconduct, offensive behaviour and fair play breaches.

 

It was quite extraordinary from Cameroon on Sunday something I haven't seen at a World Cup.

 

 

I personally think in this case, having teams like Japan, Canada, and Brazil not in the QF is a surprise in itself. You have to remember that those non-European teams were originally more of a powerhouse in women's football than some of the newer Euro squads who've developed like France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and England. Those teams were not QF regulars prior to like 2015.

 

Quite. I think along with the USA, I considered Japan, Canada, Brazil of course, and China to be huge players in the women's game (largely as that's basically the list of winners/runners-up + Germany and Norway). All European teams left but one team is much more of a shock than it would be in the men's game, where only Brazil and Argentina regularly compete on the same level as the big European teams.

I'm going for a 2-1 win to Norway.

Goal already in 2 minutes as Jill Scott scores for England. Good finish.

Wow at that dummy pass :w00t:

Another good move for England. Now if they can maintain their lead.

Great to see us go into half time two goals up, even if the first one looked very lucky!

What a goal :o

Now that was some strike from Lucy Bronze. Brilliant goal.

Well that's what you call a goal! Great strike there.

Good stuff from England right now. A shame that they'll come up against unstoppable United States next!

Defence getting quite sloppy here. They'll be more goals in this.

Good save from that penalty!

England safely through then! A convincing 3-0 win over Norway to go through to the semi-finals, the third goal in particular was excellent.

Much better play from us this time, especially that third goal! *.* Not convinced that USA/France won't annihilate us as there are still some weak areas (Let's not put Parris on Penalties :')), but here's hoping this will give us the spirit boost~

 

I was truly gutted for Japan the other day, one of the cruelest defeats I can remember recently. Played with such determination and got so so close and then lost it to a silly mistake.

 

 

 

Great to see the men's & now women's teams both make the Semis! Let's go 1 step further this year :cheer:

Have to be better defensively in the semis otherwise I feel it could be a 4-1 win to USA/France if we play like that. Otherwise played very well.

Excellent work by our ladies! I’ll have to try and actually catch the semi-final now, I’ve been slacking with these.