India 1 Chinese Taipei 3 A beautiful evening in Parramatta was a stark contrast to last night’s rainy conditions, the final round of group games in Group C coming to a close with what looked like a mismatch on paper. India, battered beyond submission by Japan on the weekend, up against Chinese Taipei, who hadContinue reading “Manisha magic as Chinese Taipei advance”
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VAR drama, early whistle, China prevail in thriller
DPR Korea 1 China 2 A thoroughly miserable grey day in Western Sydney was a total contrast to the last time these two teams were in action, intermittent rain making for ideal conditions on the field, but adding to the barriers keeping the fans away from this tournament so far. The teams emerged well aheadContinue reading “VAR drama, early whistle, China prevail in thriller”
“F**ck off” : frustrated Matildas exposed in Asian Cup reality check
Australia 3 South Korea 3 This was meant to be a fairytale run of games in Sydney, packing out Accor Stadium with fervent Matildas fans en route to Asian Cup glory; however, as big-time women’s football returned to our shores after a series of underwhelming attendances, South Korea provided the Matildas’ first major test ofContinue reading ““F**ck off” : frustrated Matildas exposed in Asian Cup reality check”
Twenty years of Big Blue tension in 90 minutes
Sydney FC 2 Melbourne Victory 2 A remarkable turnaround by Sydney FC brought cheers to Allianz Stadium when it looked like their bitter rivals from down south would win the latest big blue clash at a canter. A magnificent free kick from Wanderers reject and World Cup champion Juan Mata sent the Victory fans crazy,Continue reading “Twenty years of Big Blue tension in 90 minutes”
Uzbeks hit the deck, China hit the net
Uzbekistan 0 China 3 Conditions had eased in Parramatta as part two of this double game day came to life, the heat and humidity giving way to a perfect night for football in the stands and on the pitch. Outside, the red shirts of China were prominent in the stadium precinct and a chunk ofContinue reading “Uzbeks hit the deck, China hit the net”
DPR Korea ask the sensible questions
Bangladesh 0 North Korea 5 Sydney’s humidity in early autumn is notoriously heavy after a rainy period and today in Parramatta, the scale must have been nudging Far North Queensland levels, the stadium precinct’s tiny trees offering little protection from the blazing sun and most people dripping with sweat. A small crowd made use ofContinue reading “DPR Korea ask the sensible questions”
Matildas’ must-win group decider is here
Iran 0 Australia 4 The Loose Moose was a very appropriate venue for the Matildas Active pre-game get-together, ardent Australia fans from around the country descending on Broadbeach for another marvellous meeting of our beautiful game. The steamy conditions suggested late rain, but the short walk to the shuttle buses was in hot sunshine, andContinue reading “Matildas’ must-win group decider is here”
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”
A-League tipping Round 20 : Jostling at the top
Sprinkled amongst the AFC Women’s Asian Cup action, we have a four-game round of A-League Men’s action for you, the top five teams in action and plenty of permutations depending on the outcomes of some juicy encounters. The leader board remains tight in our tips and predictions ladder, and I’m sure that all of youContinue reading “A-League tipping Round 20 : Jostling at the top”
Bengal Tigresses win the hearts of Western Sydney
China 2 Bangladesh 0 Fifteen minutes to kick-off at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, with the whole stadium open, the photographers in place and the substitutes already in their dugouts, the death knell tolled and the flags of the two nations were unfurled to warm applause from a meagre yet bigger crowd than we had seenContinue reading “Bengal Tigresses win the hearts of Western Sydney”