Good end from the Dutch girls.
Halftime came at the right time for the US there.
Halftime came at the right time for the US there.
WWC19 | Final: USA v Netherlands
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The Dutch are definitely jammy enough to get a goal. Anything can happen with the ball bouncing around in the box like that.
Seems like they started playing for set pieces toward the end there - which makes sense given what seems to be a fairly notable physical advantage. For the US Morgan despite her dives is playing very well.
It's actually a bit of an odd feeling watching this game as a semi neutral. Normally your wanting to see goals, but if anything a US goal is the last thing I want to happen. Just have the feeling if that happens, the game as a contest ends and likely my interest as well.
Yeah, they've got a clear height advantage.
Tobin Heath is pound for pound better than anything we've got on the right wing at United.
USA are so unlikable, it's almost as if it's on purpose. Like they're the Neymar version of the Borg.
Morgan is a disgrace.
Oh, right back at you....
They fact that you say "This is beyond worn out", and then she dives in this game, is hilarious, but irony is lost on yanks..
Also Sari van Veenendaal is fecking amazing today.
I’m guessing that’s their game plan. Hold tight defensively and try to maximise on their few chances. If it is, then it’s working OK so far, they haven’t conceded in the first half and have created a few good chances for themselves.
Van Gaal said they should park the bus if they want to have a chance.
I'm sorry that reality wasn't what you thought it was.
Sari van Weenendal has played a brilliant tournament, and is also the best player on the pitch so far.
USA creates most against a vulnerable Dutch defense, particularly the full backs struggle.
But the counters are dangerous, and it’s often been a question of the last one or two passes needing some more perfection for the Ditch to come clean through, I think.
USA creates most against a vulnerable Dutch defense, particularly the full backs struggle.
But the counters are dangerous, and it’s often been a question of the last one or two passes needing some more perfection for the Ditch to come clean through, I think.
They're like the Mordor of football teams.
No doubt. They're executing it well so far, with a little help from some great saves by their keeper.
A lot of the games I have seen have been very watchable - and I was a renowned critic 4 years ago, the general standard among the teams that can play is much better.
They can still seem to produce the occasional shocker, though. Basics fall apart a bit, when the pressure is on?
Alex Morgan in particular, was diving all over the place against England. Part of it is on purpose though, their interviews make it seem like they think arrogance = charisma.
she hasn't even played the season for arsenal, she is leaving for free.
looks like a steal for every team.
I've heard that Morgan drowns kittens for fun.
Pretty good match this far. The US has been the better side as expected but certainly not overwhelmingly so. I suspect they will win if nothing changes but would not be shocked if Holland score one on the counter. Dahlkemper is already on a yellow and there have been several dangerous balls splitting that central defense. Hopefully an entertaining second half.
Haha I was watching the first half and thinking how nice it would be to have a right winger who plays like her
Alex Morgan is hot.
She's slick man. She idolized people like Ronaldinho growing up.
Holland keeper looks like Vds younger sister
Julie + Zach Ertz might be the most athletic couple in America
Rapinoe is totally active on tumblr.
Definitely, Injury prone I think though? But whenever I've seen her play, her first touch and skill is outrageous.
Actually quite like Morgan put money on her to get the winner, but Ertz is my favourite player great midfielder.
It's been a crazy match so far, I still think the USA will eventually push on to win it though Holland have fared well in this match as well.
Yeah she's had a few ankle injuries throughout her career and a nagging back problem since 2017.
The Dutch are giving us everything they've got and are playing a good game. Fair play to them.
This ref is just awful, to put it mildly.
Seems to have a bit Greece Euro 2004 feel to this game.
Penalty.....?
Neymorgan strikes again.
That's a pen.
Pen
Penalty
This can't be true