Women's World Cup - 2019 Champs!

[pfrduke]

Play is underway! Open thread for discussion.

[elvis14]

I'm really enjoying the games already. Can't wait to see the USWNT play tomorrow.

The Italy vs Australia game was interesting. I thought Italy, who was the underdog, out played Australia most of the game but was behind a good bit after a pretty weak penalty was called in the box. I was really happy that Italy came back to win, I though they deserved to win that game!

[Highlander]

BTW, there is an awesome podcast from Sports Illustrated called "Throwback" that is all about the history of the Women's National Team. It's an incredible story of building a program out of absolutely nothing, and the women who made it happen. Only 5 episodes, but definitely worth a listen.

[budwom]

Finally the U.S. Women get to play today, Thai one on!

[OldPhiKap]

The USWNT is SO much more fun to watch than the USMNT. Let's go USA!!

[budwom]

The USWNT is SO much more fun to watch than the USMNT. Let's go USA!!

They truly are. I still recall their amazing play (fabulous ball control and passing) in the 2015 Final win over Japan...just the thing for a drizzly afternoon today...

[killerleft]

The USWNT is SO much more fun to watch than the USMNT. Let's go USA!!

The US has so many male world-class athletes. I have no idea how we could get enough of them to play soccer to finally make us relevant on the world stage. What a shame.

The US Women are rock stars. Let's... uh... ROCK!

I'm trying to record the game from my YOUTUBE TV app. First time, hope it works.

[JasonEvans]

Guess who just got interviewed for like five minutes on CNN-International?

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[Tom B.]

Chile and Sweden currently locked in a 0-0 tie in the 58th minute, and a typhoon has descended on the stadium. Just started pouring rain.

UPDATE: Match temporarily suspended in the 72nd minute due to severe weather. Still raining hard, and apparently there's lightning in the area. Score still tied 0-0.

[Tom B.]

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OK, I know it's Thailand, which isn't the strongest team, but still...

Just...damn.

Does FIFA have a mercy rule?

As I'm writing this, U.S. kicks the extra point and now leads 7-0.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

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OK, I know it's Thailand, which isn't the strongest team, but still...

Just...damn.

Does FIFA have a mercy rule?

As I'm writing this, U.S. kicks the extra point and now leads 7-0.

Had forgotten to check in today. Uh... 12-0 in extra time?

[budwom]

oughta be a mechanism to allow a team that's way ahead to clear its bench...it was tough to watch the final 20 minutes or so, it was such a mismatch...

[Tom B.]

Had forgotten to check in today. Uh... 12-0 in extra time?

Nope. 13-0.

That was just target practice. I mean, is Thailand really that bad? They're #34 in the FIFA rankings. Three spots above Argentina, which tied #7 Japan. Five spots above Chile, which gave #9 Sweden a tough game today before falling 2-0. Fifteen spots above Cameroon, which battled #5 Canada and lost 1-0.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Nope. 13-0.

That was just target practice. I mean, is Thailand really that bad? They're #34 in the FIFA rankings. Three spots above Argentina, which tied #7 Japan. Five spots above Chile, which gave #9 Sweden a tough game today before falling 2-0. Fifteen spots above Cameroon, which battled #5 Canada and lost 1-0.

I've admittedly paid very little attention in the run up to this tournament, but I usually enjoy watching closely. Will definitely tune in moving forward.

[Truth&Justise]

Nope. 13-0.

That was just target practice. I mean, is Thailand really that bad? They're #34 in the FIFA rankings. Three spots above Argentina, which tied #7 Japan. Five spots above Chile, which gave #9 Sweden a tough game today before falling 2-0. Fifteen spots above Cameroon, which battled #5 Canada and lost 1-0.

13 goals is the new record for most combined goals in a single World Cup match--men's or women's. And they were all scored by one team.

[elvis14]

13 goals is the new record for most combined goals in a single World Cup match--men's or women's. And they were all scored by one team.

That was just an incredible show by the Americans. You just feel bad for the Thailand team after a while. Twice they scored a bunch of goals in rapid succession to where you start to react and then everything is just different in no time.

[gus]

I only got to see highlights, but it sounded like a home game.

Sometimes stats tell the story really well:

Possession: 73/27
Shots 40/2
Shots on target 20/2
Corners 10/0

from: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48600795

[CameronBornAndBred]

Guess who just got interviewed for like five minutes on CNN-International?

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Who?

[Acymetric]

Nope. 13-0.

That was just target practice. I mean, is Thailand really that bad? They're #34 in the FIFA rankings. Three spots above Argentina, which tied #7 Japan. Five spots above Chile, which gave #9 Sweden a tough game today before falling 2-0. Fifteen spots above Cameroon, which battled #5 Canada and lost 1-0.

There is a pretty wide gap between the top tier and the rest in women's soccer. I wouldn't expect teams ranked in the 30s to be especially good (13 goals is still incredible, of course). I do think complaints that the US didn't pull up at some point are a little warranted.

Who?

Seconded, should I recognize that person?

[Devil2]

oughta be a mechanism to allow a team that's way ahead to clear its bench...it was tough to watch the final 20 minutes or so, it was such a mismatch...

This is the highest level of soccer. There is no reason for a winning team to hold back. It should s up to the other team.to respond. In addition, goals scored have potential impact on advancement to the knock out round