Cote d’Ivoire 1 Norway 2 Norway survived a fantastic open second half in Dallas to advance to the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, shutting out Cote d’Ivoire thanks to Orjan Nyland’s incredible last-minute save. Leading at half time through a thrilling finish by Antonio Nusa, Norway’s stranglehold on the game was weakenedContinue reading “It had to be you. Haaland the difference.”
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The round of 32 experience : late joy
South Africa 0 Canada 1 Stephen Eustaquio fired Canada into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup with a goal in added time to break a tense and unimpressive deadlock in Los Angeles. The incredible SoFi Stadium hosted the first ever Round of 32 World Cup match, a standalone game that was definitelyContinue reading “The round of 32 experience : late joy”
Popa’s progress : the grind is real
Paraguay 0 Australia 0 Australia marched into the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup with a battling draw in Santa Clara confirming second spot in Group D and an exciting trip to Dallas. A game of few chances but plenty of action gave the capacity crowd marvellous theatre, but once both teams had tradedContinue reading “Popa’s progress : the grind is real”
A seminal moment in Canadian soccer history
Canada 6 Qatar 0 Vancouver’s unbelievable FIFA summer continued on Thursday with the host nation Canada welcoming previous hosts Qatar to BC Place for a crucial second pool game. The home team were already two goals up through Cyle Larin and Jonathan David when Homam Ahmed was sent off, ending the game as a contest;Continue reading “A seminal moment in Canadian soccer history”
And that’s why we go to World Cups
Australia 2 Turkiye 0 The Australian invasion of Vancouver brought Granville Street to a standstill as thousands of football fans bedecked in green and gold showed the locals just what the FIFA World Cup is all about and why the host country’s people should be excited. The incredible hedonistic atmosphere on this glorious Saturday eveningContinue reading “And that’s why we go to World Cups”
Something’s come along and it’s burst our bubble
Australia 0 Mexico 1 The Matildas showed just how much work there is to come to transition from the old guard to the new wave in an unimpressive one-goal reverse at one of their favourite venues, McDonald Jones stadium in Newcastle, on Saturday night. The visiting Mexican team showed a determination and conviction that wasContinue reading “Something’s come along and it’s burst our bubble”
The ultimate fantasy away day
Newcastle Jets 1 Sydney FC 1 (2-4 penalties) If football fans could choose a single away day experience as the blueprint for every away game, this would be very close to the top. Sydney FC supporters, who have endured some bleak times in an underperforming season, were rewarded with a breathtaking, nerve-wracking and ultimately successfulContinue reading “The ultimate fantasy away day”
Sydney goalless and spoonless
Central Coast Mariners 0 Sydney FC Women 0 Sydney FC women’s team rounded off an incredibly poor season with a priceless point that condemned reigning champions Central Coast Mariners to a sudden early season end, but more importantly prised the Girls In Blue off the foot of the A-League ladder to be replaced by cross-townContinue reading “Sydney goalless and spoonless”
Newy Horror Shit-Show
Newcastle Jets 3 Sydney FC 1 Sydney FC women’s team plumbed new depths at Newcastle’s Sportsground No. 2 this evening as they squandered a tidy lead, gifting goals to the home team in a fearful display of benevolence and profligacy. When Mackenzie Hawkesby put the visitors into the lead after some indecisive defending and evenContinue reading “Newy Horror Shit-Show”
South Korea tee up your Sunday night
Philippines 0 South Korea 3 A statement victory by South Korea on the Gold Coast gave Australian fans food for thought, the shot-shy Matildas knowing that only an avalanche of goals in game two of this massive double-header would allow them to draw in the final group-stage game and still claim top spot. A bright,Continue reading “South Korea tee up your Sunday night”