Sydney, Australia, Aug 21 (Ians) Following England’s runner-up finish to Spain at the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday, head coach Sarina Wiegman expressed her disappointment but remained hopeful for future performances.
“It’s hard to take now. We did everything, we’ve overcome a lot of challenges. It feels really bad,” the 53-year-old Dutch coach was quoted as saying by Xinhua. “We can be very proud of ourselves, though it doesn’t feel that way at this moment; that takes a little bit of time.”
“We were very close,” she remarked. “We struggled to retain possession in the first half, prompting a switch to a 4-3-3 formation. I believe the change improved our gameplay in the second half.”
Despite goalkeeper Mary Earps’ pivotal penalty save providing a glimmer of hope, England was undone by Olga Carmona’s decisive strike.
“She (Mary Earps) stopped the penalty, and I...
“It’s hard to take now. We did everything, we’ve overcome a lot of challenges. It feels really bad,” the 53-year-old Dutch coach was quoted as saying by Xinhua. “We can be very proud of ourselves, though it doesn’t feel that way at this moment; that takes a little bit of time.”
“We were very close,” she remarked. “We struggled to retain possession in the first half, prompting a switch to a 4-3-3 formation. I believe the change improved our gameplay in the second half.”
Despite goalkeeper Mary Earps’ pivotal penalty save providing a glimmer of hope, England was undone by Olga Carmona’s decisive strike.
“She (Mary Earps) stopped the penalty, and I...
- 8/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Spain have defeated England’s Lionesses to win the women’s soccer World Cup.
Despite a missed penalty, the victorious Spanish team took the trophy after winning 1-0, the difference being a first half goal by Olga Carmona, who finished smartly following a loose run by England’s Lucy Bronze.
England felt like favorites going into the 70,000 sellout game in Melbourne but Spain dominated throughout and had more chances. They failed to convert good semi-final form onto the biggest stage and England’s long wait for a first World Cup final win continues, although England did win the Euros last year. King Charles and his son Prince William had earlier wished the Lionesses good luck via video messages.
The players were nervy at the start but Spain played the better football in the first half and it wasn’t overly surprising when Carmona scored, with England completely losing their shape.
Despite a missed penalty, the victorious Spanish team took the trophy after winning 1-0, the difference being a first half goal by Olga Carmona, who finished smartly following a loose run by England’s Lucy Bronze.
England felt like favorites going into the 70,000 sellout game in Melbourne but Spain dominated throughout and had more chances. They failed to convert good semi-final form onto the biggest stage and England’s long wait for a first World Cup final win continues, although England did win the Euros last year. King Charles and his son Prince William had earlier wished the Lionesses good luck via video messages.
The players were nervy at the start but Spain played the better football in the first half and it wasn’t overly surprising when Carmona scored, with England completely losing their shape.
- 8/20/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Sydney, Aug 16 (Ians) England went closer to their maiden FIFA Women’s World Cup title as they moved into the final for the first time after beating host Australia 3-1 in the semifinal, here on Wednesday.
The home side eliminated France via a thrilling penalty shoot-out in the last 8, booking their first semifinal appearance at the Women’s World Cup, after they bowed out at the quarterfinal stage in three of their previous campaigns.
England had reached the semifinal for the third consecutive edition but never made into the final before. The Lionesses overcame Colombia during the last match and were seeking the spot in a second successive major tournament final, after lifting the Euro crown in 2022, Xinhua reported.
England had lost to Australia 2-0 in a friendly match back in April, their only defeat since Sarina Wiegman took the coaching spot. With Lauren James still suspended, England continued the...
The home side eliminated France via a thrilling penalty shoot-out in the last 8, booking their first semifinal appearance at the Women’s World Cup, after they bowed out at the quarterfinal stage in three of their previous campaigns.
England had reached the semifinal for the third consecutive edition but never made into the final before. The Lionesses overcame Colombia during the last match and were seeking the spot in a second successive major tournament final, after lifting the Euro crown in 2022, Xinhua reported.
England had lost to Australia 2-0 in a friendly match back in April, their only defeat since Sarina Wiegman took the coaching spot. With Lauren James still suspended, England continued the...
- 8/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Adelaide, Aug 1 (Ians) Lauren James contributed two goals and three assists as England thrashed China 6-1 to bag three consecutive wins at FIFA Women’s World Cup Group D and eliminated the Steel Roses from the tournament here on Tuesday.
In the other Group D match held in Perth at the same time, Pernille Harder and Sanne Troelsgaard scored at each half for Denmark, beating Haiti 2-0 to qualify for the round of 16 as the group runners-up, reports Xinhua.
Before the start of final round matches, England led Group D with six points, whereas both China and Denmark trailed with three points each.
Due to the absence of injured key midfielder Keira Walsh, England head coach Sarina Wiegman shifted to a new 3-4-3 formation in lieu of her usual 4-3-3. China’s star forward Wang Shuang, who was benched for the first two matches’ initial halves, started for the first time.
In the other Group D match held in Perth at the same time, Pernille Harder and Sanne Troelsgaard scored at each half for Denmark, beating Haiti 2-0 to qualify for the round of 16 as the group runners-up, reports Xinhua.
Before the start of final round matches, England led Group D with six points, whereas both China and Denmark trailed with three points each.
Due to the absence of injured key midfielder Keira Walsh, England head coach Sarina Wiegman shifted to a new 3-4-3 formation in lieu of her usual 4-3-3. China’s star forward Wang Shuang, who was benched for the first two matches’ initial halves, started for the first time.
- 8/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, June 1 (Ians) Sarina Wiegman, head coach of England’s women’s football team, announced the squad for the 2023 FIFA World Cup.
The Lionesses, who clinched the Euro title last year, will be led by Chelsea defender Millie Bright, it was announced on Wednesday. She steps into the captain role due to an injury sidelining Leah Williamson.
Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood, among the 23 players named, are set to participate in their third consecutive World Cup. The pair were part of the squad that secured a bronze medal in 2015, reports Xinhua.
“I have huge belief in this squad and we’re very fortunate to be selecting a fantastic group of players to travel to Australia,” said Wiegman, a Netherlands native who assumed leadership of Team England in 2021.
The upcoming World Cup is scheduled to take place from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. England shares Group D with Haiti,...
The Lionesses, who clinched the Euro title last year, will be led by Chelsea defender Millie Bright, it was announced on Wednesday. She steps into the captain role due to an injury sidelining Leah Williamson.
Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood, among the 23 players named, are set to participate in their third consecutive World Cup. The pair were part of the squad that secured a bronze medal in 2015, reports Xinhua.
“I have huge belief in this squad and we’re very fortunate to be selecting a fantastic group of players to travel to Australia,” said Wiegman, a Netherlands native who assumed leadership of Team England in 2021.
The upcoming World Cup is scheduled to take place from July 20 to August 20 in Australia and New Zealand. England shares Group D with Haiti,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Zurich, Jan 13 (Ians) World Cup finalists Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Kylian Mbappe (France) have been nominated for FIFA’s Best awards while Christiano Ronaldo is a notable omission from the list.
The list of candidates for the 2022 award has been released by FIFA on Thursday night where Messi and Mbappe feature alongside Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and Neymar in the Best FIFA Men’s Player category.
Julian Alvarez also joined teammate Messi among the nominees in the 14-member list. Alvarez, playing his first World Cup, scored four goals while skipper Messi topped the scoring charts for his country with seven goals in Argentina’s first World Cup triumph in 36 years.
Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti, France’s Didier Deschamps and Argentina’s World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni are nominated for best Men’s Coach. Morocco’s Walid Regragui also features on the shortlist after his side became the...
The list of candidates for the 2022 award has been released by FIFA on Thursday night where Messi and Mbappe feature alongside Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema and Neymar in the Best FIFA Men’s Player category.
Julian Alvarez also joined teammate Messi among the nominees in the 14-member list. Alvarez, playing his first World Cup, scored four goals while skipper Messi topped the scoring charts for his country with seven goals in Argentina’s first World Cup triumph in 36 years.
Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti, France’s Didier Deschamps and Argentina’s World Cup-winning manager Lionel Scaloni are nominated for best Men’s Coach. Morocco’s Walid Regragui also features on the shortlist after his side became the...
- 1/13/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Aug 23 (Ians) Jill Scott, England Women’s second-highest capped player, on Tuesday announced her retirement from football at the age of 35.
The decision comes after the midfielder was part of the England squad that won Euro 2022 last month. She made four substitute appearances during the triumphant campaign, including the final against Germany.
Scott won 161 caps for the Lionesses and scored 27 goals, while also winning the Women’s Super League title and four women’s Fa Cups.
“I may be saying my goodbyes to football, but we’re going to make this a celebration. No sad faces!! We’ve had too much fun for any tears,” Scott said in a video for The Players’ Tribune
“Imagine, if you would have told me that I’d go on to play for England for 16 years? If you would have told me that I’d live to see 90,000 people packed into Wembley Stadium...
The decision comes after the midfielder was part of the England squad that won Euro 2022 last month. She made four substitute appearances during the triumphant campaign, including the final against Germany.
Scott won 161 caps for the Lionesses and scored 27 goals, while also winning the Women’s Super League title and four women’s Fa Cups.
“I may be saying my goodbyes to football, but we’re going to make this a celebration. No sad faces!! We’ve had too much fun for any tears,” Scott said in a video for The Players’ Tribune
“Imagine, if you would have told me that I’d go on to play for England for 16 years? If you would have told me that I’d live to see 90,000 people packed into Wembley Stadium...
- 8/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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