England v Nigeria WWC

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:26 am

Extra time

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:28 am

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:26 am
Comms saying Nigeria have had the better of the chances. Although they hit the bar twice, both Covered, Earps hasn’t had a serious save to make. Their keeper has made 3 vital saves.

Yep. Nigeria have had the better of the play but England have easily had the best chances.

ChrisG · Post by **ChrisG** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:29 am

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:26 am
Comms saying Nigeria have had the better of the chances. Although they hit the bar twice, both Covered, Earps hasn’t had a serious save to make. Their keeper has made 3 vital saves.

Aye, there's a reason shots that hit the woodwork aren't counted as a shot on target.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:32 am

Great shot against the bar but the other was a crap header that bounced off the top of the bar.

England have been the better team.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:33 am

I only turned on as the England player was sent off and the BBC comms have said Nigeria have been all over England.

Imagine my surprise when they put the stats up.

England 3x more passes and 4 shots on target compared to Nigerias 1.

What have Nigeria done so well?

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:35 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:33 am
I only turned on as the England player was sent off and the BBC comms have said Nigeria have been all over England.

That's utter rubbish from the BBC.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:36 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:33 am
I only turned on as the England player was sent off and the BBC comms have said Nigeria have been all over England.

Imagine my surprise when they put the stats up.

England 3x more passes and 4 shots on target compared to Nigerias 1.

What have Nigeria done so well?

Wouldn’t say been all over England but have been pressing us hard, not giving them any time on the ball

England have had the possession without really creating any chances of real note

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:37 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:33 am
I only turned on as the England player was sent off and the BBC comms have said Nigeria have been all over England.

Imagine my surprise when they put the stats up.

England 3x more passes and 4 shots on target compared to Nigerias 1.

What have Nigeria done so well?

They’ve been fast and very strong so England haven’t been able to play how they did against China. But for all that they haven’t created a lot.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:43 am

England really need to get some fresh legs on.

Quickenthetempo · Post by **Quickenthetempo** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:53 am

Who is this negative commentator with Rachel Brown?

There's nothing much happened but England are hanging on. England showing signs of fatigue but no obvious signs until halftime when tge cameras zoom in on Nigeria players getting massages.

I really hope England win this just to ruin her day.

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:01 am

Quickenthetempo wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:53 am
Who is this negative commentator with Rachel Brown?

There's nothing much happened but England are hanging on. England showing signs of fatigue but no obvious signs until halftime when tge cameras zoom in on Nigeria players getting massages.

I really hope England win this just to ruin her day.

You do wonder whether it’s an attempt to look ‘balanced’ but the BBC team as a whole have been overly negative.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:05 am

Bloody hell, Nigeria have been the strongest side and seem the more likely to win it.
The statistics can be interpreted to create a different picture but anybody who has been watching the game would not be at all surprised to see Nigeria win.
That is not, as much as some would dearly love it to be so, the BBC's fault.

Conroysleftfoot · Post by **Conroysleftfoot** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:06 am

We haven't looked good going forward but you have to admire the defending since going down to 10.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:07 am

Penalties.

karatekid · Post by **karatekid** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:07 am

For some reason womens football always reminds me of the stoning scene in Life of Brian.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:07 am

Down to pens it is then

martin_p · Post by **martin_p** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:07 am

Penalties then.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:08 am

The shrieks from the teams and the benches certainly do, kk.

HahaYeah · Post by **HahaYeah** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:09 am

karatekid wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:07 am
For some reason womens football always reminds me of the stoning scene in Life of Brian.

It's the crowd noise.

'Are there any women here?'

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:09 am

Cue the chorus for Earps shirts

scouseclaret · Post by **scouseclaret** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:10 am

Reminiscent of many a frustrating men’s performance at World Cups. Up against supposedly inferior opponents, but lacking the creativity and inspiration to overcome them. Nigeria looked stronger, fitter and like they wanted it more as the game went on, but they didn’t have the quality up front either.

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:12 am

Worry is that the Nigerian goalkeeper will keep producing saves.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:14 am

Oooops

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:14 am

Never missed a penalty.....

she has now...

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:14 am

Oooops

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:15 am

Not the greatest start

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:15 am

That looked like it hit the same place.

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:15 am

Awful pens

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:15 am

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:14 am
Oooops

Soon as she said that we knew

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:15 am

Phew better penno

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:16 am

Were they showing a replay then?

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:17 am

Oooops oh dear in row z

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:17 am

Hilarious

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:17 am

Nerves getting to them.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:17 am

Advantage England

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:17 am

Get in

expoultryboy · Post by **expoultryboy** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:17 am

Now that's a penalty

Commy · Post by **Commy** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:17 am

She wasn't stopping that one.

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:18 am

Better penno

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:18 am

Earps shoulda got that one

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:19 am

Greenwood

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:20 am

Nigeria can't afford a miss

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:21 am

Will Chloe Kelly score ... Oh yes she will

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:22 am

Chloe Kelly winner

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:22 am

I’ve had a shoot out theory for many years. First miss, wins. So happy that this one came up trumps.

Venkys4eva · Post by **Venkys4eva** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:22 am

Yes yes yes!!! Get in

unbelievable

Claretrew · Post by **Claretrew** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:22 am

Very lucky but I will take the win

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:23 am

After Lauren James stamped on the Nigerian player and got a red I thought we were going out ... but well done girls

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:23 am

Bosscat wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:23 am
After Lauren James stamped on the Nigerian player and got a red I thought we were going out ... but well done girls

She'll be well relieved.

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:24 am

"daylight robbery"

Did the commentator watch a different game or has she got a great-great aunt from Lagos?