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Australia vs England Women's World Cup semi-final

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DaisyAnneReturns Wed 16-Aug-23 09:12:20

Will you be watching?

I have just seen a picture of my DS and family, all dressed up and off to see the match - not all wearing the same coloursgrin.

All but American family awake now. Australian family too nervous to make predictions. Does anyone on here have thoughts about the final score?

tanith Wed 16-Aug-23 09:22:41

I’ll be watching biting my nails as it’s almost certain to go to the wire as these important England matches tend to do.
Come on the Lionesses ⚽️

Juliet27 Wed 16-Aug-23 11:14:41

Yes, I’m watching and feel a bit sad that my daughter will be rooting for Australia now.

Juliet27 Wed 16-Aug-23 11:16:53

It’s the first time I’ve seriously watched women’s football and I’m so impressed with the speed and power

tanith Wed 16-Aug-23 11:18:20

It’s just us then 🙋🏼⚽️

LisaP Wed 16-Aug-23 11:18:52

I am English, my partner is Australian - bit tense in our house grin

Kate1949 Wed 16-Aug-23 11:25:43

I won't be watching. I'm not remotely interested and can't stand football. My husband is watching.

Smileless2012 Wed 16-Aug-23 11:37:53

Wow, that was a great goal grin.

Soniah Wed 16-Aug-23 11:40:19

One up!

timetogo2016 Wed 16-Aug-23 11:41:11

Best goal i have seen in years,puts the male team to shame imo.
Come on England.

DaisyAnneReturns Wed 16-Aug-23 11:41:25

Juliet27

Yes, I’m watching and feel a bit sad that my daughter will be rooting for Australia now.

My son is doing his bit and supporting The Lionesses, DIL and GD have always support the Matildas. GS was spit - they all have duel nationality. He eventually went with his mum and sister, which seems right to me.

I have just had a video from their seats. It looks amazing. I'm not a team game enthusiast. Generally, if you want to win in these things I'd rather let you. But I am so excited for them.

Foxyferret Wed 16-Aug-23 11:49:27

Yes I’m watching. Apart from the goal, fairly even I think. Can they hang on to the end? Fingers crossed.

tanith Wed 16-Aug-23 11:53:26

Good game so far, is it just but aren’t the women players much more sporting than most of the men? Accepting the refs decision and holding their hands up to bad play.

dogsmother Wed 16-Aug-23 11:58:34

Oh my goodness I’m so excited……1 up and bring on second half. Footie fan at all times, now it’s bonus times, ladies and World Cup!

nipsmum Wed 16-Aug-23 12:06:56

I love watching women's football. Clean, fast and you don't get the falling about that you get with the men's game. I am watching an excellent match at the moment. Come on England,

DaisyAnneReturns Wed 16-Aug-23 12:09:34

tanith

Good game so far, is it just but aren’t the women players much more sporting than most of the men? Accepting the refs decision and holding their hands up to bad play.

Someone was saying on the radio that people are enjoying going to women's matches more because the anger isn't there.

Grammaretto Wed 16-Aug-23 12:20:31

Level

Smileless2012 Wed 16-Aug-23 12:23:19

Keeping the faith that it will 2:1 to England OR we'll win on penalties.

Pittcity Wed 16-Aug-23 12:31:35

I was out but am home for the 2nd half. Good innit?
BTW there has been a Gransnet sweepstake since the first match

tanith Wed 16-Aug-23 12:44:37

Oh my I can’t bear it 🇫🇴

Fleurpepper Wed 16-Aug-23 12:46:21

they can and will do it now- surely smile wow

Ailidh Wed 16-Aug-23 12:46:50

Just got in. Good score!

tanith Wed 16-Aug-23 12:47:14

What a match!

timetogo2016 Wed 16-Aug-23 12:58:40

Well played England,what a great game and score.

Smileless2012 Wed 16-Aug-23 13:03:00

England in the World Cup final for the first time since 1966.