The Matildas star suffered a calf injury in training and was expected to miss Australia's first two women’s World Cup matches, including its win over Ireland on Thursday.
His team still had what Pauw accurately called “powerful” and “strong” and “attacking” players, but her team’s defense had noticeably less hassle. “I think it was a game in which a point could have come our way,” Pauw said. “I’m really proud. The game plan worked. They couldn’t do what they wanted to do.” The Girls in Green, meanwhile, “were ready for this level” — in Ireland’s first women’s World Cup — “and I’m just very, very proud.
Acknowledgment did come, and Catley stood above the ball for the penalty, because “I’m usually up there if Sam doesn’t want to take it for whatever reason,” she explained helpfully later on, having left-footed the penalty into the upper left corner, then having run madly up the pitch as her teammates and their fans seemed to feel something akin to relief. “I can see why strikers are strikers,” Catley said, “because that adrenaline is like nothing else.
Australia had won in a match without its notable flair, Gustavsson said, because it had learned how to win in the grinds. Now it looks like its bid to surpass its best World Cup finish could feature a string of grinds. What crummy fate for eyeballs, suddenly stuck with the groans of grinds rather than the wonder of Kerr.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Women's World Cup 2023: How to watch the USA vs. Vietnam gameUS soccer fans, get ready, it's almost time for the the US Women's National Team (USWNT) to make their debut at the 2023 Women's World Cup. After taking home the past two World Cup trophies, (2019 and 2015) the USWNT kicks off their 2023 World Cup run with a game against Vietnam on Friday, July 21. Thankfully, despite some inevitably awkward game times for American viewers, USA vs. Vietnam is scheduled for a 9 p.m. ET, making Team USA's first game relatively easy on fans. Here's everything you need to know about where to watch the USWNT's first 2023 World Cup game: USA vs. Vietnam, plus the full Women's World Cup schedule, where to stream World Cup games and more.
Consulte Mais informação »
Women’s World Cup TV schedule, live streaming, kickoff times on Fox and TelemundoHere’s everything you need to know about TV and online streaming coverage for all 64 games of the tournament from Australia and New Zealand.
Consulte Mais informação »
2023 Women's World Cup: List of players with ties to Washington state to watchThe 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand kicks off July 20 and runs through Aug. 20. FOX13
Consulte Mais informação »
Women's World Cup roundtable: Which team poses biggest threat to USWNT?We asked our panel of FOX Sports soccer experts to predict which team has the best chance at spoiling things for the USWNT. Here's what they had to say: FOX13
Consulte Mais informação »
How to watch the Women’s World Cup liveThe 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup tournament kicks off July 20 with all eyes on the United States to potentially three-peat.
Consulte Mais informação »
FIFA World CupNews related to the World Cup, the world soccer governing body's men's international championship tournament which is held every four years.
Consulte Mais informação »