Just telling it like it is, Mike.
Sadly, too few are prepared to do that these days, preferring instead the platitudes of political correctness, aka applauding mediocrity, to the harsh reality of being honest with people.
Ridiculous comment.
I see NZ kept some of the girls who have been with the Football Ferns on the bench. That score line could have been worse.
Just telling it like it is, Mike.
Sadly, too few are prepared to do that these days, preferring instead the platitudes of political correctness, aka applauding mediocrity, to the harsh reality of being honest with people.
Ridiculous comment.
gees Vanuatu were minging (especially the keeper)
Thanks for highlights. How old was keeper
3-1 win v tonga with 3rd goal coming in extra time.
Just telling it like it is, Mike.
Sadly, too few are prepared to do that these days, preferring instead the platitudes of political correctness, aka applauding mediocrity, to the harsh reality of being honest with people.
Ridiculous comment.
i'm not a massive JR fan - probably because we have been on the end of some honest statements in the past - but if he isn't the best placed person to make this type of comment given his unquestionable dedication to women's football then i'll be damned.
Here's my wrap of the tournament including photos from today's final game.
great to get absolutely zero from NZF (apart from 1-3 score) regarding their friendly v Brazil
That's due to having been unable to contact the squad via the usual means.
Apparently there have been internet connection issues, phone problems ...
I ended up finding out the result and Brazilian goalscorers via the CBF's website, and found out that Steph Skilton was our scorer when I was able to get in touch with one of the girls via Facebook. Apparently we led, but Brazil hit back virtually straight away.
Hopefully both the result and team communications will be more favourable tomorrow!
A relatively experienced Junior Football Ferns side, including six players who have played senior international football for New Zealand, was named on Monday for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada in August.
Not enough South Island players etc etc
4 with strong Coastal Spirit links so you'll hear no whinging from me.
The Premier Club for New Zealand Women's Football should always be well represented.
New Zealand v Paraguay
Wednesday 6 August, 8pm (Thursday 7 August, midday NZ time)
Montreal
New Zealand v France
Saturday 9 August, 5pm (Sunday 10 August, 9am NZ time)
Montreal
New Zealand v Costa Rica
Wednesday 13 August, 5pm (Thursday 14 August, 9am NZ time)
Toronto
The girls are looking in good form. A well taken goal from Emma Rolston curling it in with her left at 40 minutes. Only to be followed by a great piece of chasing to cross it in from on the byline for Steph Skilton to tap it home in an open goal. Gone into the break 2-0 up over Paraguay.
Ended 2-0. A few helter skelter moments in defence but Paraguay only troubles the girls a handful of times. Got quite physical towards the end with some agricultural tackles but a well deserved victory
Good result especially with Costa Rica getting humped by France. Decent chance of going through second.
Definitely a good chance now. I'm quite excited to be going to the Costa Rica game next week. Should be a good show if today's games were anything to go by.
great result. Be disappointing to not qualify from here.
LOL. How unenthusiastic was that commentator dude when we scored first?
Wow, what a great goals. Well done ladies, you did very well.
conspicuous by it's absence on 3 News?
Was it on TV One?
Surely this is sports newsworthy
conspicuous by it's absence on 3 News?
Was it on TV One?
Surely this is sports newsworthy
Yes it was, approx 90 seconds, showed the 2 goals and the foul which resulted in our defender being issued a yellow.
it was on TV ONE sports news?
thanks.
That foul....I imagine that's what Rory Fallon would do if he couldn't jump.
As a question, is this the team that Temple had a couple of years ago that got humped in the U17s? Played in... Azbaijan? Amazing the difference a proper new coach can make if its the same team.
As a question, is this the team that Temple had a couple of years ago that got humped in the U17s? Played in... Azbaijan? Amazing the difference a proper new coach can make if its the same team.
Mainly. Same backline and goalie apart from Ward who came on (a year older). Bowen and Millyn were year older. Skilton must have been older. Hard to make a direct comparison.
Was a bit pissed at Sky, it gave an error code as to why it didn't record yesterday, the error code on their website is "SSomething went wrong" oh awesome. Recording the replay.
Spectacularly empty stadium for nz v France
we are under the pump, France look good.
We're having some moments of good one touch football and times of very dubious football to cancel it out. Not a bad effort so far though considering how much higher up the rankings France are. Get the feeling the second half could bring a trouncing though
gone a bit pear this half
France class all over the park. NZ girls are being over run.
0-4 loss, still lots to play for
Costa R 1 Para 1 currently, draw is good
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Paraguay ahead of us on the table now after winning 2-1 and a slightly better goal difference. We need to beat Costa Rica and hope France can continue thier winning ways. Still with a chance.
Leading 1-0. Draw will get us through.
Was a good glancing header from Steph Skilton from a free kick. Costa Rican keeper looks shaky under the high ball.
Megan Lee with a one on one, ran herself into trouble but curled it between 2 defenders. 2 nil up
Ends 3 nil after a Tayla O'Brien header from a corner in the last few seconds of added time
clap clap clap clap... awesome
