top result
why is this not leading story on Sports News
in fact was it on there at all
top result
why is this not leading story on Sports News
in fact was it on there at all
Reality is that most people don't care about football never mind women's football.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
Highlights anywhere?
Highlights? Sir, who wants highlights when you can have the full game!!!
FULL GAME:
First half: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g3zstcHz5k
Second half: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZa6sZ-hu-8
Post-match interviews - US coach Tom Sermanni (a former Christchurch United player, 1980's in our national league) sings NZ's praises, while the players are sad sacks about not winning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8SUYToUB8c
N.B. US women beat the Aussies 4-0 last week, so we did way better.
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First game v USA, San Francisco full game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BIBRHpQ-eg
Post-match: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWb-HP_C--E
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
just watched the goal (and a bit more of second half).
That was a superb goal. Excellent run from Stott, and perfectly weighted and timed pass. Wilkinson's first touch was a killer- gave herself time to look up while still moving at pace, and judge options correctly. and god, what a finish against a top class keeper.
watching the last 5minutes, the US desperately wanted to win, but Ferns kept their heads and played pretty confident and positive football too. Great skills and entertaining game.
Congratulations to the Football Ferns who were named "Women's Team of the Year" on Sky TV show "Feed the Backs" last night
- ahead of the Women's Rugby Sevens team etc.
Sarah Gregorius appeared on the show to accept the award and her strong but good-humoured personality came across very well on TV.
Host James McOnie of course is a football fan but I've been impressed with co-host NZ Olympic track and field athlete Sarah Cowley who actually revealed a knowledge of individual Football Ferns and their backgrounds the other week.
Music clip by the Football Ferns from a previous episode:
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Thats quality! lol
You can ascertain what your opponent is afraid of by observing the means by which he attempts to frighten you
Five internationals already confirmed for the Football Ferns in 2014.
Four at the Cyprus Cup, including group games against Korea Republic, Eire and Switzerland - March 5, 7, 10 & 12 are match-days - followed by Japan in Osaka on May 8.
WWC qualifiers take place in Auckland between September 10 & 20 at this stage.
Cheers,
JR
And while they may not be recognised among the Halberg Awards contenders :-(, the Valais Women's Cup winners have climbed to an all-time-high 16th in the latest FIFA rankings. :-)
Ferns to receive $950K next year as part of their 2015 Women's World Cup campaign. Up from $800K this year.
Hi all,
Full update on what's upcoming on the women's front can be found here:
http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/Scoreboard/in_the_spotlight.htm
Cheers,
JR
Herewith a wrap-up on the China game ...
http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/Scoreboard/latest_football_ferns_match_.htm
Cheers,
JR
Herewith a wrap-up on the China game ...
http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/Scoreboard/latest_football_ferns_match_.htm
Cheers,
JR
Thanks JR. Sounds a close game. Big improvement on the 6-0 thrashing by China in the same tournament in 2009.
Wow! If only the All Whites played so many games - incredible as you mention, Abby Erceg's 100th cap already! Is that all "A-internationals"? And she's only 24!
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Hi Pete,
90 "A" internationals and 10 other appearances for Abby. She'll edge ahead of Hayley Bowden against North Korea tomorrow night in terms of "A" internationals, but the latter has made 15 other appearances, 105 in total.
Cheers,
JR
Hi Pete,
90 "A" internationals and 10 other appearances for Abby. She'll edge ahead of Hayley Bowden against North Korea tomorrow night in terms of "A" internationals, but the latter has made 15 other appearances, 105 in total.
Cheers,
JR
Thanks for the info - If Abby continues at that rate, by the time she reaches the end of her career, say aged 34 in ten years time, she could achieve 200 caps.
Football Ferns debut 14 Nov. 2006 (seven years and three months ago)
Achieved 50 caps March 2nd 2011 aged 21 (three years ago)
Currently on 90 A internationals (40 caps in last three years)
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Hi all,
My final wrap-up from the Yongchuan Cup appears here:
http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/Scoreboard/latest_football_ferns_match_.htm
while all three match reports will be available via this link later today:
http://www.ultimatenzsoccer.com/FootballFernsInAction/road_to_canada_2015.htm
Cheers,
JR
Ferns squad for Cyprus Cup March 5 - 13:
Having climbed to 16th in the world in 2013, the New Zealand side will meet Ireland (33rd), Switzerland (22nd) and South Korea (17th) in Group B of the 12-team tournament which also includes six nations ranked above the Football Ferns including the likes of France (5th) Canada (7th) and Australia (9th)...
After wins over Scotland and Italy, the Football Ferns secured third place last year with a playoff 2-1 victory over Switzerland; whom the New Zealanders will meet in the second match of this year’s event.
(Caps/Goals/Club)
Goalkeepers
1. Erin Nayler (10/0, Eastern Suburbs AFC)
23. Lily Alfeld (0/0, Coastal Spirit FC)
Defenders
3. Catherine Bott (0/0, Waterside Karori AFC, NZ)
18. Katie Bowen (14/0, University of North Carolina, USA)
5. Abby Erceg (capt, 92/4, USV Jena, GER)
26. Megan Lee (3/0, Louisiana State University, USA)
15. Meikayla Moore (2/0, Coastal Spirit FC)
2. Ria Percival (88/8, USV Jena, GER)
6. Rebekah Stott (18/0, SC Sand, GER)
Midfielders
12. Betsy Hassett (58/6, Manchester City FC, ENG)
4. Katie Hoyle (82/1, Notts County Ladies FC, ENG)
16. Annalie Longo (58/1, Three Kings Utd, NZ)
19. Evie Millynn (0/0, San Diego State University, USA)
11. Kirsty Yallop (74/11, Vittsjo, SWE)
Forwards
20. Helen Collins (13/0, Claudelands Rovers, NZ)
10. Sarah Gregorius (48/17, unattached)
9. Amber Hearn (79/36, USV Jena, GER)
25. Stephanie Skilton (0/0, Syracuse University, USA)
13. Rosie White (53/10, University of California, USA)
17. Hannah Wilkinson (51/17, University of Tennessee, USA)
Match schedule
New Zealand v Republic of Ireland (1.30am March 6 NZT)
New Zealand v Switzerland (4.30am March 8 NZT)
New Zealand v South Korea (4.30am March 11 NZT)
Playoff match TBC (March 13 NZT)
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Ferns win the 11/12th playoff 1-0 again Finland. Goal in 42nd minute.
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
Not been a great year for the ladies so far. Have they let the hype of 2013 go to their heads or are some of the more senior players not playing as well as they have been?
Unless they start winning I think they will drop out of the top 20.
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I did an in depth interview with Football Fern Helen Collins on the weekend. Here's the transcript for anyone who is interested:
http://in-the-back-of-the.net/2014/03/24/an-interview-with-helen-collins/
Not been a great year for the ladies so far. Have they let the hype of 2013 go to their heads or are some of the more senior players not playing as well as they have been?
Unless they start winning I think they will drop out of the top 20.
Well I was on the mark, back down to 20th. Biggest mover down in the top 40 in latest rankings.
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FOOTBALL FERNS V JAPAN - LIVE TONIGHT 10.30 PM SKY SPORT 1
Coach Tony Readings heads an eager and motivated Football Ferns side preparing for one of the biggest challenges in football on Thursday as the New Zealand team face world number three Japan in Osaka.
Football Ferns coach Tony Readings Photo by Photosport.
The 20th ranked New Zealand side head into the match against the Nadeshiko replenished by the return of three players absent from the Cyprus Cup in March with fullbacks Ali Riley and Ria Percival back in the squad along with goalkeeper Rebecca Rolls.
New Zealand U-17 captain Martine Puketapu has joined the senior squad for the first time, replacing the injured Annalie Longo while CJ Bott has also stepped in for Anna Green with the Notts County fullback also out with injury.
Japan v Football Ferns
Thursday 8 May, 2014
Kincho Stadium, Osaka
SKY Sport 1, 10.35pm (NZ time)
New Zealand (from):1. Erin Nayler (GK), 2. Ria Percival, 4. Katie Hoyle, 5. Abby Erceg (capt), 6. Rebekah Stott, 7. Ali Riley, 9. Amber Hearn, 10. Sarah Gregorius, 11. Kirsty Yallop, 12. Betsy Hassett, 13. Rosie White, 15. Meikayla Moore, 17. Hannah Wilkinson, 18. Katie Bowen, 19. Evie Millynn, 20. Helen Collins, 21. Rebecca Rolls, 26. Megan Lee, CJ Bott, Martine Puketapu
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Lots of possession turn over, game is a bit frantic. I like the style though. Wilkinson is fast but he touch has let her down a bit. Damn, 1-0
Fuck this stupid game
We can't keep turning over the ball in the middle of the park the way we are. Having said that, not doing to badly.
McIvor ? and Harry commentary team.
McIvor just presenting, Glen Larmer commentary.
McIvor ? and Harry commentary team.
McIvor just presenting, Glen Larmer commentary.
Right, thanks. Just tuned in at HT. Nice goal, great pass, well controlled and put away. Japan would be ranked top 5 or so wouldn't they?
Kotahitanga. We are one.
McIvor ? and Harry commentary team.
McIvor just presenting, Glen Larmer commentary.
Right, thanks. Just tuned in at HT. Nice goal, great pass, well controlled and put away. Japan would be ranked top 5 or so wouldn't they?
I think top 3.
Great fight-back in the second half which you could argue the Football Ferns had the better of. Fantastic strike from Yallop.
An equivalent performance from the All Whites would have them level with the men's world champions away in Spain until the 87th minute and then finishing 2-1.
We were technically inferior to Japan's players but you'd expect that against the world champions. Kept our shape really well throughout the match and hugely promising to see the improvement in the second half.
It's something special when a NZ side looks just as likely to score as the world champs when only down 2-1 in the final period of a game....
Big Pete 65, Christchurch
Went to the game, was really dissapointed with the crowd but the rain was pretty bad in the second half. We played well and was pretty cool to see some f the girls that played in the u17 World Cup here had stepped up to the next level. They really are a nice lot if girls who are really friendly and go out if their way for fans
Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka
http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka
I wish our ladies got as much attention as the rugby players or netballers. Here in the UK women's footie is starting to become quite visible in the media etc. Many Brits think I'm taking the piss when I tell them NZ takes women's rugby dead serious.
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I wish our ladies got as much attention as the rugby players or netballers. Here in the UK women's footie is starting to become quite visible in the media etc. Many Brits think I'm taking the piss when I tell them NZ takes women's rugby dead serious.
I think our women's football actually gets a reasonable amount of coverage compared to women's rugby (maybe i'm just not looking for women's rugby coverage so I just ignore it?) - I can't remember the last black ferns game or U20 women's game on sky.