Matildas

CHAMPIONS!!!!!
nothing more you can say!:yay::woo:

and to think the Van Egmond family now has the Singapore Sixes and Intertoto Super Best Friends Cup trophies on their mantlpiece is pretty amazing.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-1...player/8818736

onya Sammy. don't go being tempted by the AFLW now.

Interesting that she's the all time leading goal scorer in the US league. Have some of the US stars not played there for much of their career, or was the league rebranded and the stats are only relatively new?

16,000 at Penrith, was an entertaining match too.
How many going to Newcastle match? I got a ticket but think I'll be away for work.

I'll be there

you know the really big question that keeps popping into my mind: what are we doing right with the women that we aren't doing with the men? why are they so much better skill-wise than our blokes at the same level? particulary the strikers!

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Originally Posted by belchardo

you know the really big question that keeps popping into my mind: what are we doing right with the women that we aren't doing with the men? why are they so much better skill-wise than our blokes at the same level? particulary the strikers!

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Umm

You aware at the vast gulf in quality between men's and women's game??


For a start the speed at which the men play the women don't match or even get close to

The pool of talent in men's to women's football is significantly deeper as well for a start

Having the Socceroos make the last 16 of a WC is an achievement based on the rivals strengths

Haveing the women do the same isn't exactly an achievement considering how weak the talent pool is across the planet in women's football

whilst we can argue on the relative strength of the mens vs womens teams, a better question may be why our womens team has improved significantly in terms of world ranking etc as opposed to the men.

granted it doesnt 'seem' that we've played a wide variety of opposition in this current form run (yanks, Japan and Brazil) but seeing as they are the top of the tree it counts for something right?

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Originally Posted by plague

whilst we can argue on the relative strength of the mens vs womens teams, a better question may be why our womens team has improved significantly in terms of world ranking etc as opposed to the men.

granted it doesnt 'seem' that we've played a wide variety of opposition in this current form run (yanks, Japan and Brazil) but seeing as they are the top of the tree it counts for something right?

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We have some very good athletes in the Matildas who also happen to have technical skill.

The Socceroos don't really have anyone even remotely athletic and as far as technical skill goes any of that which exists is on very tired legs.

The Matildas have a few players that simply destroy opposition defenders with speed and agility - something the Socceroos don't have.

The sad news is that you cannot train someone to be fast - it's pretty much genetic.

I think a decent amount of it is just that we're not as far behind the curve in women's football. We've jumped onto it pretty early on and while a lot of the development and improvements in the women's game are still organic, we will compete quite well because our women have decent support (relative to other women's teams). And young girls have been playing sport in Australia for a fair while now. Compare the ability of young women in Australia to play soccer compared to those in South America, Asia and Africa and likely a fair few countries in Europe too.

If the women's game continues to gain popularity worldwide, and it starts to resemble the men's game in league structure etc I think we will fall back to obscurity again unless the game here (mens included) takes some big strides forward. I'm looking at a time frame of 10-20 years here.

Is it true they renamed the family hill the LGBT hill tonight or is my friend just ****ing with me?

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Originally Posted by Macca

I think a decent amount of it is just that we're not as far behind the curve in women's football. We've jumped onto it pretty early on and while a lot of the development and improvements in the women's game are still organic, we will compete quite well because our women have decent support (relative to other women's teams). And young girls have been playing sport in Australia for a fair while now. Compare the ability of young women in Australia to play soccer compared to those in South America, Asia and Africa and likely a fair few countries in Europe too.

If the women's game continues to gain popularity worldwide, and it starts to resemble the men's game in league structure etc I think we will fall back to obscurity again unless the game here (mens included) takes some big strides forward. I'm looking at a time frame of 10-20 years here.

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Didn't they just get rolled 7-0 at u 17 level by North Korea last week??

Didn't they also get rolled 5-0 by the Japs a few days before this??

The curve isn't that great if you can be this bad and close to the best

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Originally Posted by Macca

I think a decent amount of it is just that we're not as far behind the curve in women's football. We've jumped onto it pretty early on and while a lot of the development and improvements in the women's game are still organic, we will compete quite well because our women have decent support (relative to other women's teams). And young girls have been playing sport in Australia for a fair while now. Compare the ability of young women in Australia to play soccer compared to those in South America, Asia and Africa and likely a fair few countries in Europe too.

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This.

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Originally Posted by plague

whilst we can argue on the relative strength of the mens vs womens teams, a better question may be why our womens team has improved significantly in terms of world ranking etc as opposed to the men.

granted it doesnt 'seem' that we've played a wide variety of opposition in this current form run (yanks, Japan and Brazil) but seeing as they are the top of the tree it counts for something right?

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comparing our mens and womens teams is retarded. So many variables. just sit down and watch the sh1t

Top night out at the football.

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Top night out at the football.

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Was it a pen? Couldnt quite tell on tv

all people associated with the Plague family were very happy with the nights entertainment.

i was impressed with Kennedy at the back there she was very composed and good on the ball except the two times she fell on here ass and almost cost us goals.

Sam Kerr is a proper star. good on her, sport needs more people like her.

I was impressed by two things

The goalkeeping for the first Australian goal
How ****ing incompetent to be beaten by a header from that range

The finishing for the second Aussie goal
By that I don't mean the actual final touch but the what can only be described as utter incompetence before hand that will technically go down as an assist

Watching those highlights made me really look forward to the upcoming 27 weeks of lulz with the Jets

That was terrific night of football. The number of kids in the crowd, girls in particular, watching that will go to school today or home tonight and start kicking a ball.

There's a message to the FFA about bringing international football to Newcastle - the fans will show up!

I thought the game was terrific. Gorry in particular impressed me. Polkinghorne was non-nonsense and the crunch on halfway int he 2nd half where she got the yelllow was terrific. Sitting with GazFish last night we both agreed that one of the most impressive aspects was how both teams in general got straight back up after a challenge. None of the handbags the men generally carry on with.

I was impressed with the speed and skill of both sides. The Matilda's press was relentless.

Biggest LOLs was Brazil's 17 pushing Emily van Egmond in the back, who turned around and stood a good foot higher than her :rof:

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There's a message to the FFA about bringing international football to Newcastle - the fans will show up!

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The Asian Cup did that.
Don't expect anything from the FFA other than U/20s WCQ or at best an Asian Cup qualifier against Taiwan or something.

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Originally Posted by Premy

The Asian Cup did that.
Don't expect anything from the FFA other than U/20s WCQ or at best an Asian Cup qualifier against Taiwan or something.

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All we can do is keep showing up.

Wouldn't Newcastle mind being the Matilda's home base. (Quote: GazFish)

Gotta say, credit where it's due, great job by the Gypo CEO last night with all the cross promotion with the Jets.

I couldn't walk around a corner without being reminded our season starts soon with all the promotional material on display. And the players being available for autographs and mingling amongst the fans was awesome.

It was great to see and I'm proud our club took the opportunity to present itself in the best possible light on such a big stage.

Well done.

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Sitting with GazFish last night we both agreed that one of the most impressive aspects was how both teams in general got straight back up after a challenge. None of the handbags the men generally carry on with.

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I've noticed the same at a few Jets W games too. They only stay down when they really cop one.. the ref also seems to let more go, although sometimes it's hard to tell which team should get the FK lol

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Originally Posted by halo se7en

I've noticed the same at a few Jets W games too. They only stay down when they really cop one.. the ref also seems to let more go, although sometimes it's hard to tell which team should get the FK lol

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I see this line of commenting a lot and while in general I'd agree, I didn't think that was on show last night. Mainly from the Brazillians. They were going down quite a lot, some were milking injuries and some were not dives as such but lets say they were happy to receive free kicks.

I didn't think the ref was letting a lot go at all, there were a few pretty solid tackles that were called play on but a LOT of push and shove that was pretty tame and I would be happy to see as part of the game that was pulled up almost every time. I also thought the ref got quite a few decisions wrong, and probably should have stood up for the Western side liney a bit better. The Brazil captain had a full on go at her twice I think [I should note I'm pretty sure both times her complaints were baseless as from my view the liney made the correct call], really should have been a yellow the first time.

All in all the Brazil women showed pretty poor respect for the officials and I'm told they declined handshakes at the end as well. Perhaps not enjoying a tour where they don't get to trounce local opposition..?

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All in all the Brazil women showed pretty poor respect for the officials and I'm told they declined handshakes at the end as well. Perhaps not enjoying a tour where they don't get to trounce local opposition..?

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I can understand the Brazilian team not shaking hands. Not difficult imagining the reception the Brazilians will receive when they return home without a win playing against Australia.

I'm still pissed off they didn't strip down to their lingerie and have a pillow fight.

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I've noticed the same at a few Jets W games too. They only stay down when they really cop one.. the ref also seems to let more go, although sometimes it's hard to tell which team should get the FK lol

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You do realise the reason the men go down and carry on is to try and con the ref??

Being that their games have a huge deal of importance / money/ status etc involved

Doing whatever it takes to win is where it is at

Good night out. My son commented when we were leaving it has been a long long time since you could walk out of the stadium pleased with both the result and the entertaining football played. Great crowd in attendance and the girls deserved all the plaudits that have came their way.

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Originally Posted by MFKS

You do realise the reason the men go down and carry on is to try and con the ref??

Being that their games have a huge deal of importance / money/ status etc involved

Doing whatever it takes to win is where it is at

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feel good crowd doesnt care

anything but a world cup win would be a disappointment now

Can see FFA sitting in offices thinking "wow there is money in this".

Goodbye Matildas - fun while it lasted.

next two games at AAMI in Melbourne and Simonds in Geelong against China in late november.

https://www.theguardian.com/football...m-the-matildas

worth a cross-post

Couldn’t find another suitable thread. So the commentators were expecting last nights game to be close and the Chinese to put up a good fight. We steamrolled them and that’s being kind. Kerr’s second was a belter (although the amount of time she had to let the ball run across her was criminal).

After winning whatever that tournament was, followed by their 2 wins over Brazil and then the dominant display last night, they seem to be building nicely for the next WC (2019?).

Agree. nThey're doing all the right things off the field too - signing autographs and the like.

Certainly acting as terrific role models for the sport and inspiring the next generation of footballers for the W-League

go sign this petition to have Sam Kerr be the new face of Weet-Box after Steve Smith is ****ed off

https://www.change.org/p/sanitarium-...share_petition

I dont hate anyone in this world but gee if I did the U.S National womens team would prob top the list.

They are just the worst kind of bully team both on and off the pitch.

They just seem so genuinely unlikable (but of course if you're american you're loving it).


Oh, except Alex Morgan. I like her.

anyone get to watch the game this morning?

it was heartbreaking enough to follow live updates while pretending to work

Matildas don't get the recognition they deserve