England v Columbia Lionesses

[Blackpool Are Back!]

We all know the standard isn’t that of the men’s game, but it’s an excellent end to end entertaining game in its own right this one

And not stop-start, stop-start, like the mens game.
Games played at high tempo and hardly any time wasting or silly diving and faking of injuries.

 

[Mark_GT]

Once again hardly any rolling about or cheating despite some crunching challenges. This ref has done well too on the whole - kept hold of her cards.

 

[Levi501]

Colombia starting to look dangerous.

 

[Lala]

Colombia starting to look dangerous.

They certainly want it

 

[Lala]

Keeping our defence on their toes for sure

 

[Lala]

Jesus Christ this is nervy now

 

[Mark_GT]

Hemp's been brilliant. Up against that fullback Guzman too, who looks a real player.

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

They must be shattered as can’t keep the ball.

 

[TOON Seasider]

8 mins added time

 

[Macseasider]

Sick of the constant gushing over Columbia players by the commentator and Emma Hayes. "Incredible, amazing, unbelievable". Bored of hearing it. They are bang average and losing.

 

[Old_Laytonian]

Getting knocked off the ball too easily and giving the ball away

 

[Lala]

They must be shattered as can’t keep the ball.

Just go now.

 

[Mark_GT]

Sick of the constant gushing over Columbia players by the commentator and Emma Hayes. "Incredible, amazing, unbelievable". Bored of hearing it. They are bang average and losing.

Bit harsh Mac - I'd take them over USA and the Aussies all day and remember most of their skill is natural not coached. They will get stronger and stronger.

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Just go now.

Don’t be rude

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Poor play from England. Just giving cheap possession away

 

[20togo]

Just so sloppy and weak in possession.

 

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

Well done lasses! What a game to look forward to against Australia.

 

[20togo]

phew!

 

[Dave62]

 

[Levi501]

Well done England!

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

Scraped through again. So much effort which is commendable but not a lot of quality. I guess it doesn’t matter at these stages.

 

[Lala]

Happy happy happy , well held on there ladies ️️️️️

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

I know it’s a character you are playing but you don’t have to be a bell end all the time.

Yes he does

Well done girls!

 

[Bluecabinboy]

Job done!!

Bring on the Aussies…..

 

[Ollygon]

Well done. Fully deserved.

 

[This is Ska]

Nervy stuff but very enjoyable

 

[Ollygon]

Have you noticed in this World Cup. Very little play acting, histrionics or challenging the referee.

I can't think why that is.

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

I think Colombia put everything in first half and now they're running out of steam a bit. I've been on two extended trips to Colombia an it's an unbelievable country by the way. Great value and well worth visiting if you keep your wits about you. The recent Guy Martin programme had it spot on - well worth a watch.

You're not known as 'Escobar of t'North' for nothing!

 

[glasshalffull]

Great win. Just about did enough. Colombia will regret those two big mistakes though. They played very well at times.

 

[Leither]

Well, there's a question! Now I am a big Marc Almond fan and seen him live a few times and he is brilliant. Last night he wasn't his usual chatty self and they played lots of stuff off their latest album that no one had heard much of so we actually left after 30 minutes when he said "Lots of new songs tonight". Now I don't mind that if you are going to watch them when they are on a big tour promoting a new album, you expect that but not on a night under the stars for a 75 minute set, you expect them to just go through the best stuff, loads of people left early too with the same comments.

However Heaven 17 and OMD were absolutely on it and both were superb, OMD just played single after single and they were having a blast and the crowd were loving it, same for Heaven 17,

So all in all a really good afternoon/evening at a great outdoor venue on a beautiful night.

My friends who went said Soft Cell were amazing and posted their set list . . to be fair they only played four new songs and all of their big tunes . . . they still have it

 

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

Bit ironic that one of the England goalscorers against Colombia was called Hemp.

 

[I bleed Tangerine]

Off to the semi final, Australia are easily the best team we've faced so far, this will be a really tough game.

 

[Mark_GT]

You're not known as 'Escobar of t'North' for nothing!

Hippos in the back garden and everything mate
Just been whatsapping my pal Sergio who has taken me round Colombia on various birding trips, including Buenaventura, the scariest city they have, Pereira, where the best motorcycle sicarios were trained, Tulua (birthplace of Faustino Asprilla - remember him?), Escobar's Antiquoia and Medellin, which speaks of itself. He's a bit of a player and tells me "very very pretty yours players" . High praise

 

[Lala]

Off to the semi final, Australia are easily the best team we've faced so far, this will be a really tough game.

I think Colombia had strengths in other areas that were tough for us.
That was a tough one in the end. Not sure Australia should be feared much more.

 

[20togo]

the thing for me about these girls is that prior to the tournament I wasn't really fussed too much about womens football but it has a way of drawing and sucking you in and I now get that nervous excitement watching the games and going thru the whole range of emotions.

 

[Lala]

the thing for me about these girls is that prior to the tournament I wasn't really fussed too much about womens football but it has a way of drawing and sucking you in and I now get that nervous excitement watching the games and going thru the whole range of emotions.

Thast me to 20’s. I didn’t realise I cared that much but my nerves kick in so badly so it must mean something .

I think the women‘s Euro’s have drawn more in and it’s definitely gaining interest.

 

[Fatboy]

That was a good game, and our Ladies played some fantastic football in places .

 

[NewburyOne]

Much better performance but they do make hardwork of things. Australia in the semi final is probably better than France but will be a challenge given they are the host nation. Every credit to them, they seem to have great team spirit.

 

[I bleed Tangerine]

I think Colombia had strengths in other areas that were tough for us.
That was a tough one in the end. Not sure Australia should be feared much more.

Aussies are the only team to beat us since Wiegman took over and with Kerr back, I'm worried. Colombia were excellent though, can see why they've made it this far and with them being so young, they're ones to keep an eye on for the future.

 

[20togo]

Much better performance but they do make hardwork of things. Australia in the semi final is probably better than France but will be a challenge given they are the host nation. Every credit to them, they seem to have great team spirit.

yep, glad it's the Aussies. They are extremely well organised but I don't think they have the individual flair that the French had. And the French were more dangerous in the air.

 

[hertfordseasider]

My friends who went said Soft Cell were amazing and posted their set list . . to be fair they only played four new songs and all of their big tunes . . . they still have it

Well I beg to differ and it's a shame as I really love their music, I've never seen so many people flock out after half an hour before. As I said they were the main attraction for me but to my surprise the other 2 bands played them off the stage.

 

[Leither]

the thing for me about these girls is that prior to the tournament I wasn't really fussed too much about womens football but it has a way of drawing and sucking you in and I now get that nervous excitement watching the games and going thru the whole range of emotions.

To be fair the quality has improved massively over the past few years and the current England team actually play really attractive football at a great standard.

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

As football supporters on this board, there must be something wrong with you if you don't want our lasses to lift the trophy down under.

Hope we stick it up the Aussies next weekend!

 

[Lala]

Have you noticed in this World Cup. Very little play acting, histrionics or challenging the referee.

I can't think why that is.

Women innit, much less dramatic of the sexes

 

[glasshalffull]

Women innit, much less dramatic of the sexes

Surely there must be some mistake ?

 

[FY4MIKEH]

Scraped through again. So much effort which is commendable but not a lot of quality. I guess it doesn’t matter at these stages.

I bet the result spoilt your day.

 

[NewburyOne]

Women innit, much less dramatic of the sexes

Maybe football is the only subject on the planet that men are more dramatic about.

 

[zico_bamber]

The way the team is setup is streets ahead of every team I’ve seen. Passing game mirrors that of the men’s team. Not the most athletic side but make up for it with technical ability. Great tournament and a tough semi ahead

 

[A_Tense_Grin]

I bet the result spoilt your day.

To be honest, it’s women’s football, I couldn’t give a shit.

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

To be honest, it’s women’s football, I couldn’t give a shit.

And yet you keep posting!