Football thread

[Banquo]

Bizarre tournament so far, with the USA the latest fancied team to tumble out early - losing to Sweden on the basis of some ridiculous saves from the Swedish keeper and then somehow losing on penalties from a position of only needing to score to win twice, and then losing to a penalty that was half saved, but just crept over the line before the keeper scrambled it away. Highlights on the BBC are worth a watch.

England will never have a better chance to win the World Cup than this, although I'd imagine that's also what the USA were thinking this morning.

Puja

England very lucky to scrape past Nigeria...but I'll take it.

Indeed. Ridiculous by James as well.

[Galfon]

Solid work there by Eng against a lively and skilfull Colombian outfit. Oz next in the semis, revenge for the Netball perhaps..

[Puja]

What a goal that is from Toone. First time, technically beautiful strike, and absolutely unsaveable for any goalkeeper.

Puja

[Mr Mwenda]

Smart day at the office all round for the lionesses.

It's a pity foopball sucks but nice that my team is doing well!

[Galfon]

Wish same could be said..
It's the John McGinn derby for next qual. round in the Conf. league, Hibees v Villa
1st leg at Easter Rd.next Wed (not Thu as Jam Tarts at home too)
5.45 k/o as CL matches also that night.Injuries to key players and pounding by the Toon will have jolted Villa somewhat..

Women's Final 11.00 Sun, showing on Beeb 1.
Must have a chance, James should get some game time and warm reception no doubt.

[Mr Mwenda]

The English sporting summer of dashed hopes continued then. Chiz.

[Galfon]

also..Messi's latest goal for the Pinks v. NY Red Bulls was pure genius.
Pity he's opted for more me-time tbh, but good to see he's enjoying himself again !

[Slater582]

Congratulations Crystal Palace on their first ever major trophy. And also first ever qualification for UEFA competition, having been unable to compete in the early 90's when English clubs were banned. Can't remember if there are any Palace fans on this forum.

45th different club to win the FA Cup. And in the same season that Newcastle lifted the League Cup. Makes a really nice change from the usual suspects hoovering all the trophies up.

[Galfon]

Congratulations Crystal Palace on their first ever major trophy. And also first ever qualification for UEFA competition, having been unable to compete in the early 90's when English clubs were banned. Can't remember if there are any Palace fans on this forum.

45th different club to win the FA Cup. And in the same season that Newcastle lifted the League Cup. Makes a really nice change from the usual suspects hoovering all the trophies up.

Yes it is good to see the underdog win a few trophies this year and
many neutrals would be happy to see Newcastle, Forest and Villa in the CL next year - as a Villa fan there are mixed feelings about Palace as they have been a bogey team for the last couple of seasons, though credit to them for backing a top manager after a horrid start to the season, and the manager for consistently backing the players. European nights at Selhurst Park next year