INTERVIEW WITH WORLD CUP!
The campaign continued!
Now, our eyes were going to Group D, the group of death! United States, former world champion, now was looking for their third title.
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Hold on, Emily F. Jones! It seemed the Aussies, Swedes and Nigerians did not leave easily. Group D again!
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According to Chile, he believed that they would make it like Group C in 2015 Copa América, again.
Let's see about that.
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8 June, 2015
Winnipeg, Canada
Winnipeg Stadium…
Sweden 3-3 Nigeria
But I never thought that African giant could manage a score like that…
Before the fight, Nigeria, alongside with Edwin Okon, just dreamed for a draw. They knew even they'd been in World Cup since 1991, but they never managed more successful with the exception from USA 1999 when they were out in the quarter-final.
The battle started!
At first, Nigeria, she used her stamina to advanced through Sweden.
"Give it! Pass for them now!"
Unfortunately, Sweden had body advantages. They were quite stronger for air's dogfight. Now, it was live! Nigeria was quickly as possible, to form a line and prevent any attacks from Sweden.
But in 21', from a corner kick… GOAL! GOAL! GOAL! An own goal from Desire Oparanozie! 1-0 for Sweden! Desire had headed back to Nigeria's own net! Thanked for the dogfight, Sweden got 1-0. But looked closer, it seemed Desire had let the ball hit of her chest.
And so, Nigeria encouraged her team. But when it was not totally affected, another freekick arrived! The ball was flying after another dogfight and… oh a shot! Yes it was! 2-0 from Nilla Fischer. And things turned worse to Nigeria?
Did that be true?
Edwin Okon and his cruise were totally in deep trouble. So Nigeria, with all costs, they must return!
In the second half…
Suddenly, everything turned 180 degree! Nigeria's attack succeeded! GOAL! A kick from Ngozi Okobi in 50'! 2-1 for Sweden but it could be tied or expanded anytime! Just look, Powepuff Girls! Damn you are late! For just three minutes after the goal, Nigeria's Asisat Oshoala broke the line, ran very fast…
GOAL! 2-2! Nigeria got a draw! Wonderful goal! This time, Nigeria would manage advantage to win! But Sweden showed that she would not let Nigeria go! Shortly, defender Linda Sembrant scored a goal! GOAL in 60'! 3-2 for Sweden again! But the people on the stadium felt worried for Sweden as Nigeria was still like a stone…
And I could see that.
However, it wasn't ended quickly. According from Black Widow, she said: there would be another goal. One last goal. But from who? When I was quarreling, surprisingly, I met a scene through the mirror! It was a pass! Ball was in Francisca Ordega! Okon did not replace any players, what did he mean?
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While I was thinking…
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"GOAL! GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL! 3-3! Ordega! GOAL ORDEGA!"
WTF? 3-3? I could not believe it! But North Korea did not like to make it longer, so she told Ri Hyang-ok to stop. 3-3! Powerpuff Girls're totally appalled! 3-3, I could count on that. Miss Sweden slapped on her face many times: "Impossible!".
With Nigeria, she just sat down, thanked Lord…
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Winnipeg, Canada
Winnipeg Stadium…
United States 3-1 Australia
The USWNT! The main candidate! They would play against Australia's Matildas, today!
With over 350 million supports from the States and over 100 million American descendants too, Emily F. Jones might take that like an advantage!
Claudia Umpierrez, referee from Uruguay, began the match, in front of 35.000 spectators! Jill Ellis, trophy was waiting…
The USWNT soon took advantage. Emily just yelled: "FASTER! FASTER!" Dora-the-Kid on the field too! He assisted Jillian on coaching the team. Jill is English, not too hard to realize.
But Australia is different to any team. The Aussies, led by Serbian-born Australian manager Alen Stajcic started to fight.
In 12', a chaos happened near the penalty area. Megan Rapinoe took a shot! Oh, it hit on Laura Alleway and… GOAL! 1-0 for USA! But anything did not stop with this one.
Later, in a combination pass, the ball was given to captain Lisa De Vanna! OH AND SHE SCORED! 1-1! USA 1-1 Australia! Yankees and Kangaroos were in fight. But Australia seemed not so strong to Emily. Emily just wondered, why they managed a draw so fast…
In the next of the half, they fought crazily. The clash made the first half ended 1-1. However, in the second, Australia would not survive.
Emily F. Jones was still too powerful.
In 61', from an offensive, a pass gave Christen Press a chance! GOAL! 2-1 for Yankees. Australia now must tried to rise up before too late. Sadly, when the ball went into Megan Rapinoe in 78', she delivered it to Barbieri's net! 3-1!
Alen Stajcic could be disappointed. However, his team had managed a right tactics.
And so be it…
3-1! FINAL SCORE! Isabella, you can go sell cupcakes now!
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12 June, 2015
Winnipeg, Canada
Winnipeg Stadium…
Australia 2-0 Nigeria
After drawing 3-3 in a historic battle, no one believed Nigeria would lost to Matildas. But the Super Falcons seemed failing to use this advantage…
Why?
Before the match, Nigeria told to me: they would let Australia go home early. Australia and Nigeria looked each others for a moment…
And two girls later made a showdown!
First, Australia played pressing. Nigeria did the same. Both of them had large experiences, leaving the match to tied until 28'! Kyah Simon's solo between Nigerian midfielders and defenders. Kyah passed all! SHOT! GOOAAAALLLLLL! 1-0 Australia! Australia took the lead. Nigeria seemed to be appalled.
All Nigerian squad was in shock. They forced themselves to make an offensive. But Nigerians only good at having speed and stamina. How could they beat Australia like that?
In a battle where skills were important, the Nigerians couldn't do this. And so be it, in the next 45', Australia still stood fiercely over Nigeria's attacks! Even Desire failed to manage a goal! Still 1-0.
And what happened? A goal!
In 68', Kyah Simon once again appeared in dark place, waiting for a mistake from Nigeria. And Australia pointed. Alen Stajcic! Oh dear. This was…
Hang on! A pass to two forwards, but only Kyah got it! SCORE! 2-0 Australia! Now, Australia could leave the stade with a victory!
This was really a suck for Nigeria. A brutal foul and poor defense, no wonder. Edwin, you should move from your own. Now, I must tell you, Australia won…
And so did it happen. Australia 2-0 Nigeria. From having large advantage, now, Nigeria had to bury themselves…
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Winnipeg, Canada
Winnipeg Stadium…
United States 0-0 Sweden
Sweden, Emily's fiercest rival in Europe and the world…
Nordic girls vs. American girls. The battle of Stockholm and Washington D.C. That's fun!
You know what, only one might win. But after that, I saw… nothing. No goals, no real chances…
Nothing at all.
The battle began thanked for Japanese referee. All Swedish squad gathered up and attack Hope Solo. But American defenders defended well!
And Hope Solo denied many chances from Sweden, like…
I did not know either. But in few minutes earlier, we saw something… WAIT! Hand touched on ball, right in Emily's team. But nothing was confirmed! The referee did not allow a penalty! So many chances were missed. To Emily, she did not feel better.
Jill Ellis, American English manager, felt okay.
Alice Kirkland was cheering for Emily.
In the second half, Sweden and USA continued shooting to others' nets. But Emily dominated second half.
Only the same that there was no goal.
Sweden tried to breakthrough, but not enough! And the match tied 0-0! A final result seemed well.
Sweden and the United States drew 0-0. I hoped for a win, but a draw might be… good enough.
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16 June, 2015
Vancouver, Canada
BC Place…
Nigeria 0-1 United States
This match was the decisive match for Nigeria more than America. With Nigeria, lose meant death.
Jill Ellis understood Nigeria's background plan, so she advised the United States "keep calm".
And I must know that, not leaving Alice told me later.
So, Nigeria must start, so they defended their line so well. Although the US dominated almost the game, but the game between them were too difficult to find the same. The only thing: Nigeria was too weak.
But Kateryna Monzul had saved the Falcons, by denying a penalty!
Unfortunately, they would not stand a long. When the Americans launched an offensive, now they must use corner kic, freekick, penalty. They must do anything they could. The fight continued.
The continuing clash between Nigeria and America was decided by just only one goal! The ball, from a freekick by Rapinoe, had headed to Abby Wambach! She jumped! GOAL! 1-0 USA! Precious Dede totally unlucky this time, if she had to face Abigail!
First half ended with a goal in 45' from Abby Wambach.
But the match hadn't ended yet. The second half, Nigeria covered their weaknesses and began attacking further. Sadly, Nigeria failed to score a goal!
Meanwhile America had a ton of chance. But they were all miss it! Shockingly, during a chase, Sarah Nnodim fouled with Sydney Leroux! A RED CARD! So, she caused a foul in the first half, leaving Nigeria with only 10-girl.
And so, Nigeria must gather enough to stand until the referee whistle. And they did it. Nigeria wished for a goal, she couldn't. Oh, Nigeria 0-1 USA. That's the point.
The Green Falcons had been eliminated. Having advantage after meeting Sweden, they did not use it…
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Edmonton, Canada
Commonwealth Stadium…
Australia 1-1 Sweden
With Australia, their mission? Win! After beating the Green Falcons, the Matildas was looking for a vengeance over Sweden.
But Sweden, after two draws, did not allow themselves to lose anymore! They knew that Thailand only waiting them to be eliminated.
"Seems like the Thais only good at causing trouble for us this time."
I heard it. Sweden noticed it to coach Pia Sundhage. And they were right at that moment. Thailand tried to disturb Sweden by every costs they could.
And so, Lucia Venegas must begin the fight.
After minutes earlier, Sweden surprisingly recorded an attack from Australia… said what? A sudden pass! A pass from Australia's defensive line. Ball got into Lisa! Captain of Australia was running, running… OH YES, GOAL! GOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL! 1-0 Australia! Pia Sundhage was very worrying. Thailand was cheering… Lisa De Vanna! 5'!
"Pra-thet nua-thai ruam-luat-nua chat-chua-thai…"
This anthem again! Thor, who had been in the stadium, opened his eyes. Now he just wanna smash the Thais.
But 10 minutes later, Sofia Jakobsson scored! GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL! From a free pass, she shot and beat down the Aussies! 1-1! Sweden managed a chance to comeback.
Seriously, I hate to say, but Commonwealth Stadium since the match between Canada and China always seen empty. The fight between Australia and Sweden was not out from this circle. The fight went on, and yet, no goal!
No goal happened! And the second half, nothing else later. All of us only saw few chances. With Sweden, they did not like being eliminated or third-place. So they attacked with all costs…
Sadly, they failed.
And so be it. The final score: 1-1! Australia advanced, while Sweden must wait until the last table of third-place unveiled…
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And so, the Women's World Cup's Group D was ended. Sweden managed all three draws. Let see what would happen on their home fans…
And someone must answer…
United States: I'm feeling happy now! LET ME DANCE!
Sweden: I'm not going to talk right now…
Australia: Yes. I'm really happy. After all, we almost eliminated Sweden, but instead, we would let them go through! I'm proud of Matildas, of Alen Stajcic.
Nigeria: This is not a good tournament for us… you know, we are unlucky one, but at least we should reform our team before looking for future. That's why I really hope for the new beginning after this.
America and Sweden ended really… fast…