INTERVIEW WITH WORLD CUP!
After all, these matches through every group got more tense…
Now, is Group E! The battles in here looked more tense than we thought! Group E, legends are on the field…
All the battles in this group surrounding Brazil, South Korea, Spain and Costa Rica. In all four, only Spain and Costa Rica made debuts but Costa Rica was the weakest…
But almost another shocks happened… if…
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9 June, 2015
Montreal, Canada
Olympic Stadium…
Spain 1-1 Costa Rica
That was I wanna talk…
The fight between Spain and Costa Rica perhaps was the most unbalanced fight in Women's World Cup, same like Ivory Coast and Ecuador. But unlike Ecuador and Ivory Coast, Amelia Valverde had learnt a ton of lesson…
And the war began! Referee Salomé di Iorio ordered! Spain started to attack at first.
Spain, she quickly made pressure over Costa Rica. Despite is just a emerging power in Europe and the world, Spain got strong enough to fight. They were able to dominate, and thing must come: 13', from a combination passing, Victoria Losada kicked down! GOOAAALLLLL! 1-0 Spain! I thought Spain would win that match…
But just for one minutes…
What the, Costa Rica did not fear to lose defense? What on Earth were they thinking? But they managed it! The ball got into Raquel Rodríguez! GGGGOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! 1-1 Costa Rica! After just one minute Costa Rica equalized. It was impossible!
And so be it, Costa Rica played like a professional men's. She told every players to do the same. I was wondering, if she did sack manager Carlos Avedissian like this (tell about Armenia she really disappointed about Costa Rica's decision), would her team play better? But I thought again…
Costa Rica attacked so many times. They did not show their afraid at all. They did not! Even Spain kept dominating them, sometimes, Costa Rica used ball and goalkeeper Ainhoa Tirapu (I think she is Catalunyan or Basque descent) must hold the ball. Very tired. And their women's team kept went on blockade. No team knew how to breakthrough after the first half…
And so be it, 1-1.
I wondered if Antonio Fernández Carriedo were here…
And so the second half started. In the changing room, Costa Rica and Spain told about strategic climbing after only manage a draw. With Spain, this was even tense, because if she drew, this would be like a lost.
Starting the second half, Spain ordered her players. Ignacio Quereda said that since his reign for over 2 decades, he never saw anyone looked like a troublemaker Costa Rica team. Spain did not know why? Yes, she didn't.
Victoria Losada got a ball, she would shoot! And she shot! Into a corner of the net, the left from the camera! I did not think Dinnia Díaz could prevent it…
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WHAT? No goal?! How… Keylor Navas… CURSE U KEYLOR NAVAS! Dinnia Díaz had jumped farther, and hand touched on the ball. Costa Rica and her fans enjoyed this moment, no goal! Spain, Costa Rica, both two still managed their hopes.
I'd said Dinnia would not be like Keylor, but Spain's forwards played very bad. They couldn't even manage a chance. Even Natalia Pablos. Every kicks from Spain looked useless. Costa Rica, despite not having a ton of chance, still almost did the thing Spain couldn't.
1-1 was the final. I got surprised…
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Montreal, Canada
Olympic Stadium…
Brazil 2-0 South Korea
It was South Korea's second World Cup after 2003. South Korea, she was really a young girl in the big show, unlike her communist neighbor. If South Korea men's is really old in the big stage, South Korea women's…
Okay, no talking.
Brazil'd participated in all seven World Cups but their greatest result was the second place in 2007. That was harsh, since South Korea is one of emerging power…
And the fight began! Brazil at first played defense, waiting for a surprise came from the girls. South Korea, under Yoon Deok-yeo, kept balance in all lines. The Koreans played really good.
"GO KOREA!"
Turkey! Damn it I forgot him! He was in opposite stand, as I saw Sadik Adnan. Simple, because Turkey was one of Republic of Korea's International Brigades that helped South Korea in the war against their Northern Communists. Turkey did more than every nations thought, and their brigade, alongside with Colombian brigade, were "the greatest fighters", behind the US and Australian ones.
But when Colombia would play in Women's World Cup, Sadik did not want to sit at home. He was jealous with Colombia.
Brazil kept waiting. But they almost caused trouble!
Yoo Young-a fell down on Brazil's penalty. But no penalty kick. The Koreans missed it! And they were punished later. Brazil's Marta (might be her, my eyes are in trouble) passing through 4 Korean defenders, and finally the ball dropped to a Korean defender. But she got a wrong pass. She passed too weak and Formiga… GOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL! 1-0 Brazil! Bad defense! 1-0!
This must be a huge mistake.
And the South Korea… she must move on! Unlike her Northern neighbor, calm and cold-hearted, South Korea fought fiercely. Unfortunately Brazil seemed to be no affected on South Korea's offensive. Turkey and Azerbaijan kept cheering.
Suddenly, Im Yong Soo looked them seriously. After I told him about the Armenian genocide and Armenian tragedies, he rethought a lot… He believed that was affected to Japan so Japan could kill million of Koreans…
And so he seemed seriously: why Turkey still helped him in Korean War, while Turkey and Japan… are both killers…
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FORGET THIS! Now, Miyako was forcing me to watch! The match was going to the most sensative moment: first half ended! 1-0 for Brazil. But Vadão was to be warned about the threats from every Asian team in this tournament.
So he be careful…
And with Brazil, she did not want to see her nation failure, again.
Second half started. Brazil and South Korea went on clash. And wait… a penalty! In 52'! Foul made by Cho So-hyun, captain of South Korea. Alongside with a yellow card was a penalty for Brazil. Oh… not sure but the contact did not seem difference to the contact in the first half. The contact to Formiga. I shouldn't allow a penalty like the first half.
But too late now. Marta scored a goal! 2-0 for Brazil. The nation that won 5 men's, but 0 women's, was looking for their first ever trophy. A lot of controversies! Now, I hated to say this…
Brazil had won. Even though, South Korea did not choose death yet. Unlikely, they could not form a group to challenge. South Korea failed…
And so be it, Brazil, which almost dropped 4 goals… won 2-0 in final score…
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13 June, 2015
Montreal, Canada
Olympic Stadium…
Brazil 1-0 Spain
Spain must need a victory! They need! Sadly, Brazil did not let them pass easily…
Madame Brazil that day looked good. She was awesome. However, I thought a lot of Spain. She looked like having ready for a battle.
With Spain, I'd said already.
START! And so Spain and Brazil played pressing. But Spain was the first team to got a real chance! DANGER! Natalia Pablos! She got a ball! Ball was on her feet! She was running… oh geez, Luciana appeared. And Natalia shot… oh, a miss. She did even not get the ball. She missed! And now Spain tried to do the same again!
Brazil avoided! A terrible pass from Spain made the ball fell into Marta… wait wait wait… I almost caught it…
Wait, Brazil was attacking Spain! It was a huge mistake from Spain. No, the forward was Alves! Andressa Alves! She shot but the ball did not strong enough. But her speed…
Too dangerous. Spanish defender failed to break through! The ball fell again to Alves! GOOAAALLLLL! 1-0 Brazil! Huge mistake from Spain!
Now Spain's faint hope was to score! Spain tried but the goal in 44' made them felt harder. First half over!
Spain and Brazil must fight in second half! No one could forgive that mistake! Brazil was lucky, but Spain must think a lot from it! And now, second half was coming for the fight! Brazil vs. Spain, began!
Second half was a difficult half for both two! Spain told me she felt nervous! Brazil said different: happy. No doubt. Brazil fought fiercely over Spain in the next 45'.
Marta, Cristiane, Andressa Alves missed!
But Spain's Alexia Putellas, Natalia Pablos, Sonia Bermúdez… also did not make better.
And the clash ended! 1-0 for Brazil! 45' minutes with million of chances and finally one goal. Not a good game for Brazil or Spain, despite Spain lost…
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Montreal, Canada
Olympic Stadium…
South Korea 2-2 Costa Rica
In the same stadium, South Korea's mission must to win this battle. But Costa Rica's performance over Spain would be a huge test. Miyako Gotokuji, again! Could you stop disturbing me! Disturb someone else! GODNESS!
I told Dora-the-Kid watching her.
Luís Suárez, who is a guardian vampire, also took care on his position. And so the fight began! South Korea faced on!
But they were just broken for just 20 minutes early. A foul was used for a freekick and Costa Rica, she did not miss! She quickly sent it fly to the sky: "SHOOT NOW! QUICK!" Melissa Herrera, hearing message from Amelia Valverde and her teammate, got the ball! Wait, she kicked… the ball… hold on, referee was watching…
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GOAL! 1-0 Costa Rica! So Costa Rica got the lead early, in 17'. Now South Korea in trouble!
However, South Korea got lucky! She saw her player fell down on Costa Rica's penalty area. A penalty kick! I did not think so, obiviously she just pretended…
But too late! 1-1! Ji So-yun in 21'. South Korea equalized. Now, the Taegeuk ladies were looking, and just 4 minutes later, from a free pass, Jeon Ga-eul headed… GOAL! 2-1 for South Korea! But due to Costa Rica's 1-1 draw to Spain, South Korea did not march up! That was another big mistake!
And the Costa Ricans just used these moments to reform their lines. They launched some minimal offensive, but not so dangerous! Therefore, score still 2-1 when the first half ended.
South Korea could smile. Suddenly, I felt different from Costa Rica. She did not show afraid at all. Why?
This could become…
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Second half! Costa Rica and South Korea, both managed a ton of chance! South Korea almost scored, but they did not know to use it. About Costa Rica, they managed it better, but no more goal when the clock turned 71'. So Costa Rica told Amelia release Karla Villabolos to the field…
That was the different.
So, the Costa Ricans, using their advantage, making a long pass. Karla got it. She kicked… GGOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! 2-2 Costa Rica! Karla Karla Karla Villabolos in 89'. Now South Korea offically in danger.
And Costa Rica got a freekick in 90+3' (I predicted that). But their kick didn't hit the target. The match ended 2-2 in favor for Costa Rica! With South Korea, they must hope for a win over Spain…
I would be sick again…
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17 June, 2015
Moncton, Canada
Moncton Stadium…
Costa Rica 0-1 Brazil
Seeing million of surprise from Costa Rica, everyone predicted Brazil would be lose despite Brazil offically qualified.
Vadão admitted it…
Amelia Valverde could believe on her own. But just after few minutes, since the match began, I watched on Internet. What's wrong? I was in Ottawa that day.
Whistle was blown! Costa Rica vs. Brazil, began! Greece, had been facing fiercely crisis at home, did not enjoy it, despite Efthalia Mitsi allowed to play.
All the first half…
Brazil dominated all. But Costa Rica's Dinnia played like nothing left behind. And her skills really made me link to Keylor Navas! Keylor Navas, a dangerous key. Dinnia Díaz kept the line well as the net. All we knew, the battle was totally… outside the range.
Million of hopes from Brazil and they still managed only chances and chances. Costa Rica, they did wait, until Brazil fell down. Sadly, Brazil is too big…
And so, the match tied 0-0… first half ended until the second half came for 15'…
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START! If Costa Rica managed a 0-0 draw, they needed South Korea drew with Spain. Amelia Valverde was looking for it.
Brazil kept launching attack! Their mission was to seeking goal. Tamires, Beatriz, Maurine… all of them missed the chances. Costa Rica's net was able to hold… but how long?
And yes, I got an answer: after a good combination, reading field really, really amazing from Selecão, Raquel had eliminated Costa Rica's defense! She shot! GOAL! 1-0 for Brazil in 83'…
Costa Rica was scored. But Amelia Valverde and her cruise could be proud about it. They played bravely, not afraid to Brazil. And the match went on. Sadly, Costa Rica's forwards were not lucky. And even the later result in Ottawa…
Costa Rica 0-1 Brazil lasted to end! The match in Moncton ended. What an unlucky match for Costa Rica. A beautiful match for the Central American side…
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Ottawa, Canada
Lansdowne Stadium…
South Korea 2-1 Spain
Spain and South Korea's mission: WIN! They must fight! I was in Ottawa!
Spain for a long time, isn't considered as a major power in women's, unlike the men's although both men's and women's from Spain are very strong. South Korea faced the same.
Now, Anna-Marie Keighley, referee from New Zealand, allowed it to start!
Spain and South Korea fought it. Spain, although just first time participate, dominated the field for over 25'. South Korea had to work so hardship.
And things must come! 29', a pass from Marta Corredera sent the ball directly to Verónica Boquete! GOAL! GOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL! 1-0 Spain! Spain got the lead after 29' from Boquete!
Boquete scored. Now, Spain led 1-0.
South Korea, of course she did not give up easily. I'd asked Momoko Akatsutsumi on the result and she told: a draw. But really?
Captain Boquete helped the Spaniards, but ton of Spain's mistakes almost gain South Korea an equalizer over 45'. Spain really… really needed to watch on their line. They knew that if they were out, they would mark an unacceptable story: both men's and women's team out from World Cup for a same time. That's why Spain called supports.
Iker Casillas was the first one. However, he scared that Spain would be out from the tournament…
First half ended 1-0 in favor for Spain. But Costa Rica 0-0 Brazil did not allow Spain to forget. Sadly, South Korea got a better plan.
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Second half! South Korea said to Yoon Deok-yeo must mention about Spain's weaknesses. And he did! Look, he had trapped Ignacio Quereda today!
From a move between two Spanish defenders, Ji So-yun sent the ball to the head to captain Cho So-hyun… GGOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL! 1-1! A draw made Costa Rica really happy, but South Korea didn't relax. They knew, if they managed a draw while Costa Rica did the same, they would be out! So South Korea launched attacks!
"Quickly, sisters!"
Spain also did not let South Korea alone.
The match between South Korea and Spain was going to tense. Corredera went missing a great chance! She shot to the net but it hit to Kim Jung-mi's hands. 1-1! Final result? No.
South Korea maintained to keep their heads cold, wait until… hold on, in 78', Kim Soo-yun, with an injured foot, kept running for every faith of hope. And she tackled. A free pass…
Hold on, Kim's meaning was to pass, but the ball was driven to…
What? GGGOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL! 2-1 for Taegeuk Warriors! A pass became a goal! Biggest mistake from Ainhoa! 2-1 for South Korea in 78'. This was heart-broken to all Costa Rica. Costa Rica needed lucks but too bad they couldn't manage it, even suffering a goal!
Meanwhile, Spain, with nothing left behind, launched attacks. Sonia Bermúdez missed a ton of chance! In the last minute, Spain deserved a freekick, but they did not use it successfully! And so be it, whistle down! 2-1 for South Korea as Costa Rica lost 0-1 to Brazil. That did mean South Korea got a ticket, walking with Brazil, while Costa Rica, they could not manage through the second round.
And Spain… I did not want to say to her…
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So, the tournament was going to the most sensative moment, press conference!
Spain was out, even worse: 1 pt, South Korea for the first time to be in knock-out round. Costa Rica missed it.
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Let's see what had they talked…
South Korea: Taegeuk Powers! I knew one day they would write history! Now, I'm proud to say, the Korean ladies, they were not suck anymore. In your face you Communist bastards!
Brazil: We had learnt from Brazil men's disaster, and we did not wanna miss this anymore. We should've prepared better. However, we will use all costs to play if our opponent were Australia, England, Germany, America, Japan, China, France, Canada…
Spain: …
Costa Rica: I'm very, very proud of my team. We, Costa Rican sisters, did not make it through, but we proved that we were not just underdog in this tournament. They might go home with pride.
Only Spain said nothing. Wow… Now, I must care on what happen later.