WNT v S. Africa, July 9, 2016 pre/pbp/post

Morgan looks fine so far.

 

Seems to be alright so that's good.

 

It's great that Rapinoe is also South Africa's coach

 

The U.S. misses Lauren Holiday. No one else in the pool can control a game in the middle attacking third like she could.

 

South Africa players are playing hard today!

 

Haha. I thought same

 

The South Africa captain is a tough cookie.

 

Another goal has not happened.

 

Krieger in for Morgan.

 

Press having one of her bad games with lots of awkward touches.

 

Another pointless foul from Lloyd.

 

south africa player goes down as soon as Lloyd breathes on her, wtf?

 

Apparently Lloyd feels the need to announce to everyone she is back. By fouling everyone in sight.

 

Engen in for Johnston.

 

O'Reilly for O'Hara

 

HAO is apparently still alive...

 

WTF did the ref do to Kling?

 

I hate the idea of getting a yellow for playing the ball backward.

 

Ref wanted her to wait for the whistle.

Mewis for Pugh

 

wow USWNT only scored one goal?

 

Mistake to leave HAO off the roster in my opinion. She still is quick, puts in good crosses, work ethic unmatched, consistent for club team, highly durable (has she ever had a major injury?).

 

totally unimpressive. Press is a terrible passer. Must have about a 10% completion rate. Terrible performance by all

Theres 2 hours I'll never get back.

One more game before an Olympics. We wont go far playing this bad

 

Thats what happens when the wheels are gone

 

1-0 USA


Final

 

Final

USA 1 RSA 0