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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‘1.58 metres full of energy’ – that’s how FC Bayern’s club magazine describes Linda Dallmann. Champion of Germany with Bayern (2021) and an attacking midfielder for Germany’s national team, Linda is known to be a highly-skilled dribbler, TikTok dancer and squirrel whisperer. What are her other top strengths that make her indispensable for Germany’s squad
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‘We have to keep working on the basics. The fundamental basics of football, of passing to each other I thought was sloppy. We have to start winning games again, and we have to start playing better.’ These were not the words of Martin Sjogren after Norway’s humiliating 8-0 defeat to England under the lights at
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Portugal made a fantastic comeback; however, Danielle Van de Donk’s powerful strike sealed the 3 points for the Dutch. 13 July 2022, Leigh Sports Village, Wigan and Leigh, Matchday 2 in Group C saw the Netherlands and Portugal face each other. Matchday 1 had ended with all teams in Group C obtaining 1 point each.
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