Womens World Cup

Especially with the way people like to play from the back against a team that likes to press high. You could just step in and take the pressure off.

 

Because the ball was not considered “in play” until it had entered the “free” area of the field.

 

How could she miss that!

 

I understand that part but you're technically still breaking a rule by not allowing the ball into play?

 

Should be two up

 

Not really, because it wasn’t illegal for a defender to touch the ball, it just wasn’t a completed goal kick.

 

It’s not in play, so it’s not a foul.

 

Yeah but the last couple of seasons defenders have used it to their advantage when being high pressed.

 

They have for the last 150 seasons I believe.

 

So you're in agreement that it's a stupid rule then?

 

Riddled with mistakes the last ten mins. Fortunately, both team.

 

What
A
Chance

 

Not as stupid as the handball rule!

 

Are they just changing the handball rule for each game? Seen softer ones given already.
We got away with one there. Always keep the ball for 45 seconds if the opposition appeal for a decision.

 

2-0!

Ellen White again!

 

Great goal

 

Are you emerging from behind the sofa Fran?

 

Great first time pass and then great cross.

 

Thought Crouchy was going to bury that!