As footballers say, it’s the games you have to win 100% that are the hardest. Sweden can confirm this. Belgium was the lowest-ranked side of all the teams remaining. They don’t have a fully-professional league and, compared to Sweden’s No.2, are only the 19th strongest team in the world. Out of all the sides in […]
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Just like when England faces Northern Ireland, when Germany and Austria play each other, FIFA rankings don’t matter – it’s never easy for either side. For better or worse, the players in these teams know each other just too well, as most of them have played or are still playing in the Bundesliga, the
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9th July. 2011. Leverkusen. England vs France. The Women’s World Cup Quarter Finals. With just 10 minutes to go, England find themselves ahead 1-0, courtesy of Jill Scott’s early second half chip. History beckons, a first ever World Cup knockout round triumph for the Lionesses. At this moment, Hope Powell turns to her bench,
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The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 has not failed to entertain. From record crowds, first time goal scorers, unexpected score-lines, and outstanding performances, the tournament has had it all. The group stages are now over, and with the first quarter-final game kicking off this evening, it’s time to reflect on the tournament so far. Group
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A fierce battle between Iceland and France, but unfortunately, the draw was not enough for Iceland to make it through to the quarter-finals. France is set to face the Netherlands on 23 July in Rotherham. 18 July 2022, New York Stadium, Rotherham, Matchday 3 in Group D, Iceland prepared to fight against France, who had
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Despite an outstanding Swiss effort, a late Dutch comeback secures the quarter-final spot for the defending champions. The Netherlands will face France on 23 July in Rotherham. 17 July 2022, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Matchday 3 in Group C saw a neck-to-neck game between Netherlands and Switzerland. One of the best performances by the Swiss as
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As Britain heads into a rather disconcerting heatwave, with amber and red warnings being distributed for much of the country over the next week or so, it was Germany who were hoping to bring the heat against a beleaguered Finland squad. In truth, it was always going to require a herculean effort from the Fins,
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Denmark was threatening on counter-attacks, but a last-minute counter by Spain and a header by Marta Cardona propelled La Roja to the quarter-finals. 16 July 2022, Brentford Community Stadium, London, Matchday 3 in Group B came down to a head-to-head fight for a place in the quarter-finals. Spain dominated possession as Denmark threatened counter-attacks. While
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Alessia Russo scoring against Northern Ireland. Photo taken from UEFA Women’s EURO Twitter. England made it three wins out three in the group stage with a resounding 5-0 win over already eliminated Northern Ireland. Except it didn’t matter. Goals from Kirby, Mead, a brace from Russo and an own goal from Burrow- Irrelevant. Alessio
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A 4-1 win over Finland followed by a puzzling 2-0 loss to Germany leaves Spain in a precarious position as they face Denmark on Matchday 3 of Euro 2022. The loss to Germany was of a particular vintage, marked by Spain’s trademark elegance in possession and Germany’s distinct precision in front of goal. Germany had
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