OT: Association Football

[the phantom menace]

So I too watched the Matildas' game last night, and was pleasantly surprised how well they did against the 5th in the world France team - defence stood up really really well, and that goal scored straight after Kerr was subbed was pretty magical work.

They went better than expected, and I'm looking forward to the next month of football.

By rights, the Matildas and Canada should proceed as top two from their group, but it will be interesting to see how the group results shape the match-ups for the round of 16 (and onwards).

 

[Gronk]

A nice man from Optus called me to say that bc I have a dozen phones in a business plan with them, that they have activated the Optus Sports app for me.

So it's locked and loaded on my apple tv and I'm ready to be a soccer football nerd for the ladies WC and the Premier League moving forward.

Who should I support in the PL ? I am taking submissions.

 

[Twizzle]

just a shot in the dark, but if you're a patriotic Aussie you could always follow a team with an Aussie coach, Aussie assistant coach and Aussie Cheif of Football

 

[Poupou Escobar]

You’re obviously talking about the Wellington Phoenix

 

[Twizzle]

You’re obviously talking about the Wellington Phoenix

Who should I support in the PL

 

[Suitman]

A nice man from Optus called me to say that bc I have a dozen phones in a business plan with them, that they have activated the Optus Sports app for me.

So it's locked and loaded on my apple tv and I'm ready to be a soccer football nerd for the ladies WC and the Premier League moving forward.

Who should I support in the PL ? I am taking submissions.

Try Newcastle United.
They aren't a mainstream club and haven't won anything for ages, so disappointment will not let you down.
They are also a club on the rise so enjoy the ride.

 

[Suitman]

Go Matildas!!

 

[Twizzle]

 

[Poupou Escobar]

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Oh right, you guys are talking about the Primeira Liga. I reckon Benfica could go back-to-back.

 

[the phantom menace]

It's a pretty rough battle out there tonight.

 

[Harry O]

Anyone know the score?

 

[Incorrect]

Anyone know the score?

No

 

[the phantom menace]

Yep.

 

[Twizzle]

Oh right, you guys are talking about the Primeira Liga. I reckon Benfica could go back-to-back.

yeah, that's it

stick to the NRL

 

[Twizzle]

 

[Twizzle]

Lucky they weren't playing at Comm Bank

 

[Harry O]

Lucky they weren't playing at Comm Bank

Origin got the same for a dead rubber

 

[Incorrect]

Lucky they weren't playing at Comm Bank

I'm sure they would have restricted the number of tickets sold to the capacity of the stadium. Ergo they wouldn't have gone ahead and sold 75K tickets for CommBank and just expected people to fend for themselves and secure a seat when they arrived...

 

[Twizzle]

I'm sure they would have restricted the number of tickets sold to the capacity of the stadium. Ergo they wouldn't have gone ahead and sold 75K tickets for CommBank and just expected people to fend for themselves and secure a seat when they arrived...

yeah, I get that

Comm Bank may be used for neutral games but the Matildas will pack in the crowds. I also think most people expected Sam to play, she is a big draw card.

 

[Happy MEel]

I don’t watch a lot of soccer. Can I ask whether that’s the standard of entertainment we can expect for this tournament or was that a particularly dire example. It was hard to watch.