Lucky... I think it was a foul, just an inch outside the box - ref couldn't even award free kick after penalty review.
I hate such teams. Nevertheless, our girls need to take their heads out of their butts (and I really mean it).
I'll be very honest: she goes off at halftime. if you can't get into the game, then better make way. Sasai should have taken the shot from her position on the rush.
I think player of Manaka format deserves minutes to get into her groove after being departed from team for so long. Her immense potential is worth risk and waiting.
Matsukubo needs to change her boots at half time Ujihara has a very good game on that left flank aaaand Matsukubo found her shooting boots...
The referee has been very lenient on Ghana so far. I counted at least 2 yellow-worthy fouls out there.
U20 WWC H.T....JPN 2-0 GHA Think maybe GHA will try and kick Young Nadeshiko up in the air in the 2nd half
If they go there, I hope Ikeda goes after the entire Ghana bench and gives everyone from that lot a proper bollocking. It might cost a red card and/or a fine, but that would be worth all the hassle of defending the team's/country's honor.
Oh my Milan's underwater, flash flood I guess... ...don't forget your wellingtons in the morning @blissett
The movement and spacing are excellent, understanding and cohesion are excellent, unfortunately precision and first touch are subpar.