WSL Cup SF | Arsenal Women v United | 7 Feb - United lost 2-1

[jojojo]

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The final is on the 23rd February (at Bramhall Lane) but I'm having trouble finding out when the semis are . The draw for the semis is on Saturday.

Incidentally the WSL Cup has only existed for 7 years and only 2 clubs have won it: Arsenal (5 times) and City (2)

 

[DBT85]

Exactly the kind of place we should be!

A great start to the first season!

 

[Grande]

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The final is on the 23rd February (at Bramhall Lane) but I'm having trouble finding out when the semis are . The draw for the semis is on Saturday.

Incidentally the WSL Cup has only existed for 7 years and only 2 clubs have won it: Arsenal (5 times) and City (2)

The big four in a few years time?

 

[Drawfull]

Semis start on the 5th Feb according to this

 

[red_sun]

Is it easy to find rivers for the Women's matches?

 

[Drawfull]

Is it easy to find rivers for the Women's matches?

Not really. MUTV show (most of) the home league games, but the rest of it is a bit random.

 

[jojojo]

Semis start on the 5th Feb according to this

Thanks.

Is it easy to find rivers for the Women's matches?

MUTV have been showing some games, basically the home games that don't clash with other United matches, and they covered our away with Everton as well. BT will show the final. Hopefully someone will show the Semi, but coverage is very hit and miss.

 

[Dudu]

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Had a feeling it would be Arsenal. Sadly we're away.

Should be an absolute cracker. Can't wait!

 

[Inigo Montoya]

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Had a feeling it would be Arsenal. Sadly we're away.

Should be an absolute cracker. Can't wait!

Well, bring it on. If it's where we aspire to be, then let's play the best.Trashing the likes of the Bees isn't going to get us better

 

[jojojo]

For anyone curious about who we're up against. Arsenal are top of WSL1. They're playing Chelsea today, last year's champions - their match is currently live on BT Sports 1.

 

[AltiUn]

Does Fran Kirby still play for Chelsea? She always caught my eye in the international matches, great little player.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Does Fran Kirby still play for Chelsea? She always caught my eye in the international matches, great little player.

Yes. She's still there.

 

[jojojo]

Does Fran Kirby still play for Chelsea? She always caught my eye in the international matches, great little player.

Yes, but she's been out injured for a couple of months, only just coming back. She's a sub today.

Incidentally Chelsea are playing a pretty intense pressing game today and are a goal up at HT, and it could have been more. Arsenal have a couple of serious longterm injuries and the squad isn't looking strong at the moment - I don't know if they'll sign people during the January window (or whether players they do sign are eligible to play in the WSL Cup).

 

[Andersons Dietician]

Occasionally seen bits and bobs of Arsenal ladies this year and their striker Miedema I think her name is, is really good, just a born goal scorer even watching her now think she scored the first and she just had a really good header saved.
Just feel if you watch us compared to these more experienced teams you can really see the maturity in their game. I know in our play there are obviously set moves we work on but our football is more rock and roll I think as in we kind of at times go a bit amateurish don’t keep a structure or abandon shape or control. Could be a symptom of us just being vastly superior to most teams in our league it’s not something we have to really worry about but might get found out next year unless we develop it. We are still a very inexperienced team and seem to hold our own so the future is bright.

Kim Little another one who has always looked good when I’ve seen Arsenal.

 

[abdul jabbar]

One full.. potential for another one if you fancy coming on an away day to see the Girls. DM me. #mufc #MUWomen #UTFR @natalie_17 on tweeter

 

[The_Order]

arent Arsenal women supposed to be really really good?

 

[jojojo]

arent Arsenal women supposed to be really really good?

They've been top of WSL1 most of the season, currently a point behind City but with a game in hand. W10 D0 L2 and a GD of 36 - so yes, we're definitely the underdogs.

They've had a couple of serious injuries though and the squad has been looking a bit thin in recent weeks. That said, we've got the harder game the weekend before it - we play Brighton (WSL1) in the FA Cup, they play Crawley. Plus, it's two long away trips for us, whereas Arsenal have minimal travel to do.

It's fair to say we'll need luck on our side as well as a good performance.

 

[jojojo]

Arsenal confirming that the game will be on BT.

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[Grande]

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Arsenal confirming that the game will be on BT.

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Great! Let’s win 3-1, then. Joking.

I’ve seen Vivianne Miedesma and Danielle de Donk live against Norway, and they are brilliant each of them, and particularly on tandem. Miedesma has smart moves, is good on the ball and has shrewd finishing capabilities. De Donk has a magic passing foot and the ability to get away from pressure to use it.

 

[jojojo]

So, time to start thinking about our WSL Cup semi-final, and a match against one of the
real heavyweights of the women's game.

Historical heavyweights:
Of the 7 WSL Cups played, Arsenal have won it 5 times (they also won a record number of PL cups - the previous version)
They have won the women's FA Cup 14 times (another record)
They won the women's PL (WSL predecessor) 12 times, another record
They've won WSL1 twice, 2011 and 2012 - the first two seasons of the new league.

Present day heavyweights:
In WSL1 - they've played 13 games, lost twice (City and Chelsea) and won the other 11 giving them a goal difference of +39. Currently one point below City but with a game in hand.
In the cups - they've played 5 games, won 5. GD +22

It's fair to say that we're definitely the underdogs in this one.

 

[Andersons Dietician]

I’ve got those big match nerves kicking in already, can’t wait for this one. A proper test of where the ladies are at. Going to be tough but surely this would count as giant slaying if we were to beat them.

 

[RedPamie]

Can't wait for this. Hopefully some decent streams pop up near kick off.

Agree, it will be super tough for the team. But we're here for this... Come on Reds!

 

[jojojo]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-arsenal-conti-cup-15767317

MEN have interviewed Casey Stoney about the match. She says the pressure is on Arsenal because they're the favourites, but:
"There’s not a single doubt we can’t go down there and have a go or that we’re not going down there to win," Stoney said. "At this football club you don’t go anywhere unless you’re going there to win."

 

[DBT85]

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-arsenal-conti-cup-15767317

MEN have interviewed Casey Stoney about the match. She says the pressure is on Arsenal because they're the favourites, but:
"There’s not a single doubt we can’t go down there and have a go or that we’re not going down there to win," Stoney said. "At this football club you don’t go anywhere unless you’re going there to win."

Can she give Moyes some pointers.

 

[jojojo]

Can't wait for this. Hopefully some decent streams pop up near kick off.

Agree, it will be super tough for the team. But we're here for this... Come on Reds!

MUTV in the UK will show the recorded match at 10pm, but someone on twitter said that it's going to be available live on MUTV for overseas subscribers.

 

[Drawfull]

MUTV in the UK will show the recorded match at 10pm, but someone on twitter said that it's going to be available live on MUTV for overseas subscribers.

It's showing as live from 8:15 local time in Spain.

 

[Gentleman Jim]

City await the winners of this game after winning 2-0 at Chelsea last night.

 

[jojojo]

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[jojojo]

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They mean business!

 

[Drawfull]

What's your take @jojojo

Obviously it's a big test, but I've really no idea as to the gap between us and the top teams.

 

[jojojo]

What's your take @jojojo

Obviously it's a big test, but I've really no idea as to the gap between us and the top teams.

None of us do. I think the guess most people make having seen us against other WSL1 teams is that we're close to teams in the top half of WSL1 - people like Birmingham and Reading. But we've got a way to go before we're in the elite group of Chelsea, City, Arsenal.

It's hard to ignore just how dominant those three teams are. They're stable, well coached and most of them are full internationals, including some special players from outside the UK. If we get anything tonight, it will be great, but it's actually pretty great that we got here.

 

[Drawfull]

None of us do. I think the guess most people make having seen us against other WSL1 teams is that we're close to teams in the top half of WSL1 - people like Birmingham and Reading. But we've got a way to go before we're in the elite group of Chelsea, City, Arsenal.

It's hard to ignore just how dominant those three teams are. They're stable, well coached and most of them are full internationals, including some special players from outside the UK. If we get anything tonight, it will be great, but it's actually pretty great that we got here.

Thanks for the insight. Thought it was interesting that James starts. Let's hope we acquit well and stuff them.

 

[Rolandofgilead]

Absolutely buczzing for this. Got bt sport on my xbox hooked up to hotel tv. Room service ordered. Come on united!

 

[pacifictheme]

This is on bt? Nice!

 

[Ayush_reddevil]

If anyone finds a good stream ...

 

[Class of 63]

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They mean business!

WHERE ARE YOUR ULTRAS ?

 

[Jazz]

I'm here and ready! Come on ladies!

 

[jojojo]

Arsenal have scored a lot of goals this season - the stars are probably Little (who missed a big chunk of the season with an injury), Van De Donk, Miedema (record-breaking top scorer in WSL1) and Beth Mead.

For us, it looks like Alex Greenwood will be reinforcing the midfield and Lauren James will be playing up front.

 

[Penna]

We're playing really well. Running for everything and working together to shut down their attacks.

 

[Jazz]

That was a good shot