Matildas vs Argentina

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Kaitlyn Torpey scores in the 69th minute. Matildas now lead Argentina 2-0.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Clare Wheeler nearly scores the third goal for the Matildas but saved.

 

[Muz]

Little Wheeler with a few handy dribbles tonight.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Two more changes for the Matildas. Clare Wheeler off for Leah Davidson. Kaitlyn Torpey is replaced by Bryleeh Henry.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Teagan Micah with a crucial save to deny Argentina a goal and keep the clean sheet 79 minutes in.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

43,020 the official attendance for the Matildas v Argentina game at Marvel Stadium.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

More substitutions for the Matildas. Courtney Nevin comes on for Jamilla Rankin, as does Tash Prior, replacing the debutant Kahli Johnson.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Four minutes of second half stoppage time. Matildas still leading Argentina 2-0.

 

[grazorblade]

Unflattering passage of play for kennedy

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Full time at Marvel Stadium, it ends 2-0 in favour of the Matildas in our third meeting with Argentina. Sermanni getting the win in game 150 and Teagan Micah keeping the clean sheet.

 

[RIMB]

Good win with some very decent performances and combinations.

Argentina being a lesser opponent certainly helped us to look better with a lot of loose balls and heavy touches being swooped on by us when they went into open space - even when the Argentinian player had a better start position.

I liked Rankin and Grant particularly. Wheeler made some mistakes and lost some ball under physical pressure, but her speed and skill on the ball also produced some beautiful moments. Good performance from her.

I think Johnson reminded me a little of Devanna with the strength to hold off opponents and speed to take advantage. Not saying they play the same but it has been awhile since we had someone up front who could physically hold up play while choosing options and also had the balance and skill to then run on with it if that was the chosen option.

A lot of our forwards tend to rely on outright strength or running into space like Foord and Heyman without showing all that much composure - a bit of frantic energy, an attempt to shield the ball on the way somewhere else and mixed results. Not necessarily saying that Johnson is more effective than the other forwards, but I like the fact she can create in tight spaces with intelligence.

The game was worth watching and I don't think many of the 43k would have gone home unhappy with the spectacle (as opposed to simply being happy that we got a win).

 

[ashtongate]

Wheeler should play further forward as a midfield playmaker, instead of further back watching our centre backs exchange sideways passes.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Wheeler should play further forward as a midfield playmaker, instead of further back watching our centre backs exchange sideways passes.

Agree, and I think Emily van Egmond should be played as an attacking midfielder rather than as part of the forward line or even as a dedicated striker also.

 

[Muz]

Agree, and I think Emily van Egmond should be played as an attacking midfielder rather than as part of the forward line or even as a dedicated striker also.

EVE shouldn't even be playing. Time to retire.

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

EVE shouldn't even be playing. Time to retire.

Nah. She still causes havoc for the opposition. Is there anyone with her height about?

 

[Keeper66]

Nah. She still causes havoc for the opposition. Is there anyone with her height about?

She has two speeds - slow, and not moving at all. Gives the ball away way too much. She was done 3-4 years ago, and should have been phased out then.

 

[melbcityguy]

We killed them on the wing I saw both goals came from crosses

 

[Muz]

Nah. She still causes havoc for the opposition. Is there anyone with her height about?

You're mistaking her for Kennedy.

 

[NicCarBel]

There are just far too many friendlies in women's football.

One big issue, is a lot of continents + FIFA use the continental cups (Asian Cup, etc) as the qualification path for a World Cup, rather than separately.

 

[erogenouszone]