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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 31, 2023 2:41:26 GMT -5
G.d. Japan is efficient with their chances.
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 2:42:34 GMT -5
Japan looks awesome. Spain has dominated possession, but it doesn't even matter. Japan now up 3-0 all on counterattack goals.
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Post by zarsta on Jul 31, 2023 2:43:07 GMT -5
Miyazawa's finishes have been brilliant. Japan now up 3-0.
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Post by c4ndlelight on Jul 31, 2023 2:45:33 GMT -5
Norway and Spain are going to give such different looks. Will be a really challenging back-to-back for Japan.
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 2:52:29 GMT -5
In the other match, Zambia leads Costa Rica 2-0 at halftime.
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Post by zarsta on Jul 31, 2023 3:18:24 GMT -5
I've only just realised Japan are resting Hasegawa (midfielder) and it still looks seamless. Edit: and she's about to sub on
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 3:44:31 GMT -5
Pretty quiet second half, but Japan just struck on the counter again. 4-0 Japan.
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Post by zarsta on Jul 31, 2023 4:16:48 GMT -5
So Switzerland vs Spain will be the next game I get to see in the Auckland round of 16. Really hope Japan beat Norway so I can see them play in person in the Auckland QF!
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Post by XAsstCoach on Jul 31, 2023 5:34:32 GMT -5
Japan is so crisp and playing much better strategically. Happy to pack it in while Spain passes the ball around aimlessly and then spring the counter. Spain is trying to build up the right flank, but Japan is right there. Paralluelo also looks like a better fit for a team that plays direct (so she can use size and speed) but it feels like every touch she's had has been bad and ended the build up. Haven't seen her against a good team, but not sure it's a tactical fit for the Spanish possession style. Funny thing is I just read an analysis of the Japanese team, and they were saying the team is loaded with (Euro league) experienced players, but they’re midfielders and defense. That if they ever fall behind there’s no one with experience they could count on to keep them in the game. And here they are scoring 4 goals in the final round robin game. 🤣
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Post by mikegarrison on Jul 31, 2023 6:58:27 GMT -5
I just read that Fox is heavily advertising that the USA-Portugal game coverage starts at 1am Eastern time -- without mentioning that the actual game starts at 3am. Seems like a risky choice to try to get (or keep) their viewers up at 1am (on a weekday, no less) just so they can watch a couple of hours of pre-game show. I suspect they may have some pissed off viewers....
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Post by jayj79 on Jul 31, 2023 7:59:50 GMT -5
I just read that Fox is heavily advertising that the USA-Portugal game coverage starts at 1am Eastern time -- without mentioning that the actual game starts at 3am. Seems like a risky choice to try to get (or keep) their viewers up at 1am (on a weekday, no less) just so they can watch a couple of hours of pre-game show. I suspect they may have some pissed off viewers.... well, it is Fox afterall, so misleading is right in their wheelhouse
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Post by avid 2.0 on Jul 31, 2023 8:01:01 GMT -5
I just read that Fox is heavily advertising that the USA-Portugal game coverage starts at 1am Eastern time -- without mentioning that the actual game starts at 3am. Seems like a risky choice to try to get (or keep) their viewers up at 1am (on a weekday, no less) just so they can watch a couple of hours of pre-game show. I suspect they may have some pissed off viewers.... this is FOX's brand at this point. they do it for all of the soccer matches that they show.
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 10:01:53 GMT -5
Japan is so crisp and playing much better strategically. Happy to pack it in while Spain passes the ball around aimlessly and then spring the counter. Spain is trying to build up the right flank, but Japan is right there. Paralluelo also looks like a better fit for a team that plays direct (so she can use size and speed) but it feels like every touch she's had has been bad and ended the build up. Haven't seen her against a good team, but not sure it's a tactical fit for the Spanish possession style. Funny thing is I just read an analysis of the Japanese team, and they were saying the team is loaded with (Euro league) experienced players, but they’re midfielders and defense. That if they ever fall behind there’s no one with experience they could count on to keep them in the game. And here they are scoring 4 goals in the final round robin game. 🤣 Against Spain, which looked like one of the best teams in the tournament prior to this (I think Spain is still good--they just got blitzed by Japan).
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Post by bbg95 on Jul 31, 2023 10:10:48 GMT -5
I just read that Fox is heavily advertising that the USA-Portugal game coverage starts at 1am Eastern time -- without mentioning that the actual game starts at 3am. Seems like a risky choice to try to get (or keep) their viewers up at 1am (on a weekday, no less) just so they can watch a couple of hours of pre-game show. I suspect they may have some pissed off viewers.... This Women's World Cup is kind of a disaster in terms of scheduling for Americans in general. The other US matches were on at reasonable times, but I have watched way less of the European powers than I originally planned because so many of their matches are on in the middle of the night.
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Post by jayj79 on Jul 31, 2023 10:17:34 GMT -5
I just read that Fox is heavily advertising that the USA-Portugal game coverage starts at 1am Eastern time -- without mentioning that the actual game starts at 3am. Seems like a risky choice to try to get (or keep) their viewers up at 1am (on a weekday, no less) just so they can watch a couple of hours of pre-game show. I suspect they may have some pissed off viewers.... This Women's World Cup is kind of a disaster in terms of scheduling for Americans in general. The other US matches were on at reasonable times, but I have watched way less of the European powers than I originally planned because so many of their matches are on in the middle of the night. pairs well with a DVR. you can watch the match at a more reasonable time, plus you have the option of putting it at 4x speed for the boring parts and if you see some excitement you can put it back to normal playback
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