Iceland are giving Germany a thorough lesson at the moment.
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After their poor showing in the Euros, there must be a bit of pressure on Steffi Jones now.
Here are some highlights of the game:
https://www.zdf.de/sport/zdf-sportex...sland-100.html
The second Iceland goal is quite enjoyable.
Also it looked like Germany maybe should have had a penalty at the end.
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I assume that no country anywhere near as small as Iceland has ever qualified for the women's World Cup (I know we established that for the men but in the context of the women, where there have been fewer opportunities to qualify, it might be even more remarkable).
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Originally posted by Doraemon View PostHere are some highlights of the game:
https://www.zdf.de/sport/zdf-sportex...sland-100.html
The second Iceland goal is quite enjoyable.
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They were one of the unfortunate second place teams in 2015, finishing ahead of Denmark, but ten points adrift of Switzerland.
They also finished second to France in 2011, for a tournament with only four and a half UEFA qualifiers (plus hosts Germany and the half being a playoff place against CONCACAF)
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I think they'd have been OK in 2011 if Blatter's proposal to extend from 16 to 24 had been accepted, which it was 4 years later. I don't know if 24 finalists is stretching the quality too thin but it's definitely improved the chances that promising European teams will not miss out.
The unsatisfactory system of having only some 2nd placed teams in the play-offs means that 3/7 of the 2nd placed teams will miss out on playing off. Currently that includes Wales and ROI, but Germany should be OK.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_F...group_stage.29
Interesting that the women only have one intercontinental play-off, which this time is CONMEBOL v CONCACAF.
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Spain take the lead their dominance has deserved.
I hadn't really twigged until now that unless this thread also takes in the non-European women's Confederations Championships in the next year or so*, I suppose this will be UEFA's qualifiers only, since the other continents use their Confederation Championships as the WCQ process itself.
* and that might do the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup, in particular, a disservice. Though perhaps a different thread title might work.Last edited by Kevin S; 23-10-2017, 14:47.
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A creditable draw for Wales in Russia this afternoon. It would be nice to think they could finish 2nd in the group - as I'd assume England will run away with it. However, it may be tough to be one of the top second placed sides in order to reach the playoffs if England do win the group at a canter. Next game for Wales is Kazakhstan at the Cardiff City Stadium in late November.
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The Danish national team went on strike for equal pay. UEFA has responded by banning them for four years.
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What? That's ridiculous.
I'm considering going to the Wales home game on Friday night, depending on how wet the weather is. At the moment I am Patrick No-Mates so if anyone is free and wants to come along. Half time cup of tea is on me!
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Originally posted by Ek weet nie View PostIreland off to a good start with two away victories. Presumably unlikely to challenge Norway and the Netherlands though.
The stats are pretty unreal, mind, and give an feel for what went on. Ireland had 19% possession and 3 shots, all off-target. The Netherlands had 81% of the ball, 36 shots, 13 on target but no goals! Mourinho would have been proud of that...Last edited by Janik; 29-11-2017, 01:47.
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According to the BBC we are "top of England's group" ... funny that, I thought it was Group 1. England, by the way, are "flying through qualification" ... we didn't warrant more of a mention than the fact we're topping "their" group. Arrogant fuckers
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John Herdman clearly doesn't fancy winning a World Cup as he has abandoned a team who might conceivably do so in the Canadian Women's side, for one who probably won't even qualify, Canada's Men. Hmm. I wonder if he is also getting a pay rise alongside his move upwards/sideways/downwards? (delete as appropriate based on your cynicism levels)
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