n i k o Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 313,000 viewers tuned in to watch the Matilda's last night. Compared to the women's BBL in January which has been praised over its tv audience figure of 439,000 and average of 372,000. Not a bad figure at all for women's football in comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 smashed the minnows of Vietnam 0-9. summary of goal scorers here: http://matildas.footballaustralia.com.au/article/westfield-matildas-ease-past-vietnam-on-road-to-rio/xkaj3bmr2g3718l3azi3cvlq2 and an interview with De Vanna after the upset win over world cup runner's up Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Another win, this time over South Korea. 3 wins from 3 games places us in the box seat to qualify, Amazingly, hosts and highest rank team Japan are already out of the running, having drawn 1 and lost 2. Currently all teams have have played 3 games. We lead on 9 points, China have 7 and North Korea are third on 5. We still have those 2 to play. A draw over North Korea would be enough to qualify. Edited March 4, 2016 by Shahanga clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 17 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Another win, this time over South Korea. 3 wins from 3 games places us in the box seat to qualify, Amazingly, hosts and highest rank team Japan are already out of the running, having drawn 1 and lost 2. Currently all teams have have played 3 games. We lead on 9 points, China have 7 and North Korea are third on 5. We still have those 2 to play. A draw over North Korea would be enough to qualify. I have a feeling they will probably win both of those given all the momentum. What an achievement that would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Dylan said: I have a feeling they will probably win both of those given all the momentum. What an achievement that would be. Agree on both counts. I hope they get the praise they deserve, qualification was looking very tough pre-tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 What's the most pleasing is the amount of players that are being played and all look worthy of starting. Good coaching from what I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 1 up against Kim Jong Un's girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 North Korean girls playing like their families will be off to a gulag if they lose..... Just missed a sitter though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 (edited) Well from what I've seen of the first half, this game is no place for the faint hearted. Tougher and more physical than any A League game, with the ref very happy to let all but the most vicious stuff go. TBH it's working too. North Korea are starting to dominate, with a number of chances and we can't string 2 passes together. Still, we are in front, somehow. Edited March 7, 2016 by Shahanga English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Bring on Devanna and hit on the counter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 13 minutes ago, Luke said: Bring on Devanna and hit on the counter Yep. Coach agrees, here she is and not before time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Polkinghorne ball watching there. 1-1. Mini!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 We've looked 10 times better with Simon on the field, for all Heyman's work ethic. 2-1 we should go on now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 Done. Top job on their way to Rio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have to say this was quite enjoyable to watch, intense and high pressure game. women's football has improved immensely.....well done girls!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Polak Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 By Andy Silver Published on May. 26, 2016 Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich certainly didn’t hold back in his comments about the Matildas’ loss to a youth side this week. MORE: Matildas smashed 7-0 by U15 side The Australian women’s soccer team crumbled to a 7-0 defeat to the Newcastle Jets U-15 side, which also included 16 and 17 year olds, according to a reliable football source. Bosnich, speaking on the Triple M Rush Hour, didn’t mince his words. “We’re talking about the number five team in the world,” Bozza said. “I am all for equality. I’m all for equality across the board, as long as it’s down to a meritocracy, i.e., if you produce like the next man or the next woman produces, you get paid the same. “The Matildas, the next time they say they want to get paid like the Socceroos, I’d be bringing this up. “If it was the other way around – if it was the Socceroos getting beat and the Matildas were absolutely flying – I’d be saying to the Socceroos the exact same thing. “If the boot was on the other foot I’d be saying the same thing. Because every time I watch them for the next three months, I’m just gonna think 7-0.” REKT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Was it a boys team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 bozza is on the lines again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris p Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, KSK_47 said: Was it a boys team? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillhouse Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 how did they get so shit so quickly? struggled to beat new zealand in the first friendly and drew the 2nd a couple months ago, somehow lose to canada this morning 2-0 even though we had an extra player for like 70 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, Thrillhouse said: how did they get so shit so quickly? struggled to beat new zealand in the first friendly and drew the 2nd a couple months ago, somehow lose to canada this morning 2-0 even though we had an extra player for like 70 mins Yes that's a really bad loss & like you say form has been poor, so it might be a short visit to Rio. Maybe that pay dispute has split the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 2-1 up vs Germany. if anything we look more dangerous. Missed 3 good chances in the last 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Well that sucks 2-2, 88 min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 23 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Well that sucks 2-2, 88 min Man was watching fully invested. Well on top in the second half but last 10 got wobbly and conceding that late one from an unnecessary free really deflating 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, Jovan said: Man was watching fully invested. Well on top in the second half but last 10 got wobbly and conceding that late one from an unnecessary free really deflating Agree with all that. 2 players fouling someone with back to goal on the line 30m out? Terrible option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 8 minutes ago, Shahanga said: Agree with all that. 2 players fouling someone with back to goal on the line 30m out? Terrible option. These little things/errors cost you games. Add copping one just after you score, these mental lapses will determine the medals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 That miss by Kerr was pretty bad. You get gifted the ball just outside the 18 yard box with the keeper out of position and you miss? commentators were very nice to her I must say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Matildas never like the easy route do they... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Extra time. We are well in it. Honedtly if they weren't at home Brazil would be down to 10 now. A studs up tackle that took the player out and it's a yellow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Into this up to our necks. Just need a little magic composure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jovan said: Into this up to our necks. Just need a little magic composure. Unfortunately De Vanna & Simon are off. Might need some Gorrie magic. Either that or a header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Van egmond can hit em from distance. But a mistake will probably decide it. Crummer. Get in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 This is the best womens football match I have ever seen. Lydia Williams save was fucking epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Another great save Pens. Williams to give us the edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Now time for the lucky dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Well that sucks. Especially as neither "save" should have counted as you can't move off the line, but good luck finding a ref with the guts for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Anyway we didn't create enough to deserve to win. Frustrating to get a free in good position with a few minutes to go and watching us (Kennedy?) knock it harmlessly miles over the bar instead of having someone like Gorry whipping it in for a header (we were clearly much better in the air than Brazil) for the likes of Kennedy, Alleway etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Pens are a lottery.. Just unlucky this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 21 hours ago, M13 said: Pens are a lottery.. Just unlucky this time so true. Still its disappointing to see a ref at a major international tournament not acting on blatant rule violations in a shoot out. Shows that officialdom in the women's game has a long way to go I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted August 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, Shahanga said: so true. Still its disappointing to see a ref at a major international tournament not acting on blatant rule violations in a shoot out. Shows that officialdom in the women's game has a long way to go I guess. It happened in the Euros too so its not isolated to 'the women's game'. That being said, and without having seen the shootout, I thought it was OK to come off the line once contact had been made (though definitely not before). Or am I just wrong? Edited August 14, 2016 by malloy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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