Women's Asian Cup match discussion thread

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Penalty given to China after Zhang Linyan draws a foul in the penalty area.

 

[tsf]

That’s a dive!

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Macca can’t save pens anymore. Once again goes the complete opposite direction.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Mackenzie Arnold yellow carded in the 25th minute for the Matildas, becoming the first Tillies player to receive one this match and second player overall after Yao Wei received one for China in the 7th minute of the match.

 

[zimbos05]

Was never going to be overturned. It's a very soft penalty, but because there is contact with the chest, VAR wouldn't overturn.

We need to control this game better. Giving them too many chances.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Zhang Linyan sends Mackenzie Arnold the wrong way and converts a penalty in the 26th minute to level the scores at 1-1.

 

[zimbos05]

Bro what?? 3 of them all trying to take her out and not one card

 

[Quicky]

Hunts having a mare

 

[tsf]

No card?

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

No card?

If most of the decisions this match end up going against the Matildas then I'll be convinced that they want China to make the final and have a chance at retaining their title.

 

[Pub League Champion]

Good to see Fowler shooting early, but would also like to see Foord get the ball near the box.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

China without Wang Shuang too so they should in theory be weaker without her. Our squad is better but China play well as a team.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Wang Aifang given a yellow card in the 35th minute for a foul on Katrina Gorry, who hopefully should be right for the rest of the match.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

China without Wang Shuang too so they should in theory be weaker without her. Our squad is better but China play well as a team.

To be fair since coming in as China head coach Ante Milicic has managed to instil more cohesion into the side along with the fighting spirit and 'never say die' attitude the Matildas have been known for.

 

[Pub League Champion]

Foord shoulda had that in the back of the net

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

There'll be three minutes of first half stoppage time.

 

[LFC]

To be fair since coming in as China head coach Ante Milicic has managed to instil more cohesion into the side along with the fighting spirit and 'never say die' attitude the Matildas have been known for.

Yep they are level pegging tbh

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Half time: 1–1. Subs?

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

Matildas and China level at 1-1 going into the half.

 

[HonestSpursFan]

Refs favouring China