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  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    44 matches undefeated comes to an end for the US of A. The Swedes gave them a seeing too, 3-0.

    Huddersfield's unbeaten run Is still in the Guinness book of records; Lee Clarke breathes a sigh of relief.
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,885
    soapboxsam said:
    ValleyGary said:
    Must admit I don’t watch a lot of women’s football but was impressed with the technical ability of GB players. Passing was crisp and very good movement off the ball. Very impressed with the Scottish player Little in midfield, like a female Fabregas the way she looks about when receiving the ball. Just once again the goalkeeping standard let down the game, Chile goalie was shocking.

    Pleased you saw that ! First half was good crisp passing with the midfield 3 pulling the strings: Little, Weir and Walsh. 2nd half, in control and Bronze her normal powerhouse display as a right wingback.

    Casey Stoney was not only a top footballer  but she is a top coach and I like her analysis on kim Little when she said she scans  constantly. White has gone from running the flanks to being a central striker in last couple of years.

    The Chile keeper was superb last time I watched her but she was poor today. Mega bags under her eyes, may be allergic to Japanese pine AKA Acers.

    Monty Don for CL, in Japan.
    School person error, the Chile keeper should have acclimatised herself with a bonsai acer  (CL’s Northern correspondent AKA Titmarsh) 😉. 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,598
    Should it be team GB & NI?
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    guinnessaddick said:
    Should it be team GB & NI?

    Yes, that is the full name GB & NI.
    As you know Guinness, the UK at the moment is Scotland, Wales, NI and little old England. For how much longer is up for debate  :#
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    guinnessaddick said:
    Should it be team GB & NI?
    NI athletes can represent either GB or Ireland.  There are 30 athletes with a pretty even split between the 2.
  • stoneroses19
    stoneroses19 Posts: 7,213
    edited July 2021
    In football today, Zambia’s captain scored a hattrick in there game, unfortunately Netherlands scored 10 goals. 
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,598
    Cafc43v3r said:
    guinnessaddick said:
    Should it be team GB & NI?
    NI athletes can represent either GB or Ireland.  There are 30 athletes with a pretty even split between the 2.
    Apparently Team GB is a brand name. The team is GB & NI.
  • shine166
    shine166 Posts: 13,914
    Don't know if it's already been posted, but amazon prime are showing some of the events. At 8.45 its Mexico vs France at football, the 12.15 its Brazil vs Germany. 
  • CAFCTrev
    CAFCTrev Posts: 5,975
    ForeverAddickted said:
    CAFCTrev said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    se9addick said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    In other news... Brisbane has been awarded the 2032 Olympic Games

    Means they'll follow Paris (2024) and Los Angeles (2028)
    Christ, I’ll be 47 when those Brisbane games come around (probably too old to make the team!).
    Yeah I'll be 49 come 2032!! 


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  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,283
    It’s July where I am…
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  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,628
    Bit of an upset with NZ beating South Korea 1-0

  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,757
    edited July 2021
    That Spanish team is unbelievably talented and yet can’t score against Egypt.

    Starting line up has Olmo, Oyarzabal, Asensio, Pedri, Merino, Ceballos, Torres, Garcia, Simon. Half of those lot just took Spain to the semis of Euro 2020. 

    Only the full backs don’t make me sit up and take notice.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    Surprised their parent clubs haven’t pulled them out. Pedri has played ridiculous minutes for a 17 year old.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    Just looking forward to the track cycling. Absolutely love that shit. Hope it’s not ruined by no crowds.
  • DoctorCharlton
    DoctorCharlton Posts: 2,463
    ValleyGary said:
    Just looking forward to the track cycling. Absolutely love that shit. Hope it’s not ruined by no crowds.
    Me too, that and the rowing I always find fun to watch.

    Don't know why, I've always had a soft spot for Laura Kenny (Trott)
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,283
    DoctorCharlton said:
    ValleyGary said:
    Just looking forward to the track cycling. Absolutely love that shit. Hope it’s not ruined by no crowds.
    Me too, that and the rowing I always find fun to watch.

    Don't know why, I've always had a soft spot for Laura Kenny (Trott)
    They have competetive arguing?
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    DoctorCharlton said:
    ValleyGary said:
    Just looking forward to the track cycling. Absolutely love that shit. Hope it’s not ruined by no crowds.
    Me too, that and the rowing I always find fun to watch.

    Don't know why, I've always had a soft spot for Laura Kenny (Trott)
    Unfortunately the track cycling doesn’t start until 02/08.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    edited July 2021
    I like Golf and Tennis but never been a fan of these sports being in the Olympics.
     Enjoy the Athletics, Swimming, Cycling, Rowing, Sailing, Volleyball and ever since watching a few matches on the sands of Weymouth, female beach volleyball which has a certain aesthetic quality.
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    ValleyGary said:
    DoctorCharlton said:
    ValleyGary said:
    Just looking forward to the track cycling. Absolutely love that shit. Hope it’s not ruined by no crowds.
    Me too, that and the rowing I always find fun to watch.

    Don't know why, I've always had a soft spot for Laura Kenny (Trott)
    Unfortunately the track cycling doesn’t start until 02/08.
    But Jason Kenny, after doing bugger all for 5 years, will probably win at least one gold medal.  These round wheels are really something else. 
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    Thought this was a bit harsh.


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  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    AddicksAddict said:
    ValleyGary said:
    US women’s team getting a lot of stick for kneeling during their anthem and not before the kick off. 3 of their players stood up.
    From whom?  There are a lot of right-wingers in the US who hate the USWNT and make up lies about them.  They'd give them stick if they came on the field in Just Say No shirts.


  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,598

  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    What’s with the butchers leading the countries out?
  • DoctorCharlton
    DoctorCharlton Posts: 2,463
    edited July 2021
    Even the opening ceremony has showed that the Olympics really won't be the same without spectators, what a shame.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    It’s all a bit pointless this
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    This is why there’s normally one flag bearer, it’s fucking awkward two people carrying one flag!
  • cafctom
    cafctom Posts: 11,364
    edited July 2021
    Why did they skip from A to I? 

    Surely that many countries haven’t dropped out!
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    cafctom said:
    Why did they skip from A to I? 

    Surely that many countries haven’t dropped out!
    Who was the I?
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,143
    Y'all heard the story behind the outbreak of positive tests in the Czech Olympic camp? Possibly not, as for some reason UK media isn't running it yet.
    The massive level of arrogant Covidiotry behind it would be funny if it were not for the ruined careers and dreams of several young athletes it has caused


  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 37,973
    cafctom said:
    Why did they skip from A to I? 

    Surely that many countries haven’t dropped out!
    It’s the Japanese alphabetical order

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