johnniericoh
Member
Surprised no one's commented on GB Ladies fabulous win against favourites Brazil last night at Wembley before a 70,000 crowd.
Allright the "purists" can poke a bit of fun at ladies football if they have to but last night's performance was a joy to watch - end to end, free flowing attacking football - bags of commitment and enterprise.
I was particularly impressed with the attacking movements with a distinct lack of "Sideways Sammy" tactics delivering many intelligent through balls at pace splitting Brazil's defences time after time.
The only downside was possibly the lack of extended possession (by both teams) with the break up of play conceded by each team but this only enhanced the flow of the game with breakaways only adding to the excitement.
Skill factor was good with excellent individual performances from Bardsley, Houghton and Carney amongst others.
A major pleasing aspect for me was the players behaviour with respect to the WWE performances of their male counterparts ie diving, rolling around, shirt tugging, bad mouthing etc - very little of it last night.
The game was sportingly carried out with respect between players evident at all times
So, fortuitously GB play Canada at the Ricoh in the Quarter Final on Friday and a good chance to make the Semi's when considering last night's brilliant performance.
So folks, test the water - have a look at these more than worthy representatives of Team GB and the beautiful game in particular- you will be pleasantly surprised I assure you.
PUSB
Allright the "purists" can poke a bit of fun at ladies football if they have to but last night's performance was a joy to watch - end to end, free flowing attacking football - bags of commitment and enterprise.
I was particularly impressed with the attacking movements with a distinct lack of "Sideways Sammy" tactics delivering many intelligent through balls at pace splitting Brazil's defences time after time.
The only downside was possibly the lack of extended possession (by both teams) with the break up of play conceded by each team but this only enhanced the flow of the game with breakaways only adding to the excitement.
Skill factor was good with excellent individual performances from Bardsley, Houghton and Carney amongst others.
A major pleasing aspect for me was the players behaviour with respect to the WWE performances of their male counterparts ie diving, rolling around, shirt tugging, bad mouthing etc - very little of it last night.
The game was sportingly carried out with respect between players evident at all times
So, fortuitously GB play Canada at the Ricoh in the Quarter Final on Friday and a good chance to make the Semi's when considering last night's brilliant performance.
So folks, test the water - have a look at these more than worthy representatives of Team GB and the beautiful game in particular- you will be pleasantly surprised I assure you.
PUSB
