England Lionesses train ahead of Women’s World Cup clash with Nigeria
The Women’s World Cup takes a break today after a significant end to the group phases saw Germanyeliminated from the competition. The No. 2 ranked side on the planet stopped working to make it out of the group after a 1-1 draw versus South Korea left them on 4 points in Group H, 2 behind Colombia and Morocco – the Atlas Lionesses’ beat Colombia 1-0 on the last matchday.
Germany’s exit is good news for England as they would have been on the Lionesses side of the draw and might have been possible semi-final challengers. There’s a long method to go till that phase nevertheless and Sarina Wiegman will be focused just on beating Nigeria in the last-16.
Elsewhere, co-hosts Australia made it into the knockout phases with an excellent 4-0 demolition of Canada in their last match of Group B. The Matildas required to win to guarantee their area in the last-16 and, regardless of captain Sam Kerr still being hurt, they swept the Canadians aside and disposed them out of the competition. Another huge eliminating saw Jamaica hold Brazil at bay for a 0-0 draw and guaranteed they edged into the last-16 where they now deal with Colombia.
Follow along for the latest news and updates from the Women’s World Cup:
Women’s World Cup 2023: A guide to the arenas hosting knockout phase clashes in Australia and New Zealand
Stadium Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
One of the most outstanding places at this competition is Stadium Australia, integrated in 1999 to host the 2000 Olympic Games, with an initial capability of 115,000 that has actually considering that been lowered to around 80,000.
Stadium Australia in Sydney hosted the Group B opener in between Australia and Ireland on 20 July
It is likewise among the competition’s busiest, hosting Australia’s next video game in addition to quarter-final and semi-final matches prior to the World Cup last itself on Sunday 20 August.
Stadium Australia otherwise generally plays host to whatever from Aussie guidelines football and cricket to rugby league and rugby union matches.
- Round of 16: Australia vs Denmark (11.30am 7 August 2023)
- Fourth quarter-final: TBD vs TBD (11.30am 12 August 2023)
- Second semi-final: TBD vs TBD (11am 16 August 2023)
- Final: TBD vs TBD (11am 20 August 2023)
Mike Jones4 August 2023 11:20
Women’s World Cup 2023: A guide to the arenas hosting knockout phase clashes in Australia and New Zealand
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, Victoria, Australia
The magnificent home of rugby league side Melbourne Storm, Super Rugby group Melbourne Rebels and the A-League competitors Melbourne Victory FC and Melbourne City FC was opened in 2010.
It has a relatively low capability of simply 28,870, nevertheless, which has actually shown a source of contention considered that it will be hosting what is, possibly, among the video games of the competition: the round of 16 clash in between free-scoring Sweden and the present world champs U.S.A..
- Round of 16: Sweden vs U.S.A. (10am 6 August 2023)
- Round of 16: Colombia vs Jamaica (9am 8 August 2023)
Mike Jones4 August 2023 11:15
Women’s World Cup 2023: A guide to the arenas hosting knockout phase clashes in Australia and New Zealand
Hindmarsh Stadium, Adelaide, Australia
Also called Coopers Stadium, the home of A-League side Adelaide United was very first opened in 1960 and is among the smaller sized places hosting video games at the the World Cup with a crowd capability of simply 13,327.
Mike Jones4 August 2023 11:10
Women’s World Cup 2023: A guide to the arenas hosting knockout phase clashes in Australia and New Zealand
Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand’s nationwide arena was opened in 1900 and has a capability of 40,536. It is mostly utilized for rugby union components in winter season and cricketing Tests in summertime.
Eden Park in Auckland hosting the important Group E tie in between U.S.A. and Portugal on 1 August 2023
The Blues, Auckland Rugby and Auckland Cricket all call it home while the all-conquering All Blacks have actually made it a feared arena for exploring sides to check out, having actually not been beaten at Eden Park considering that 1994.
It is likewise noteworthy for having actually hosted the 1987 and 2011 Rugby World Cup finals.
- Round of 16: Switzerland vs Spain (6am 5 August 2023)
- Second quarter-final: TBD vs TBD (8.30am 11 August 2023)
- First semi-final: TBD vs TBD (9am 15 August 2023)
Mike Jones4 August 2023 11:05
Women’s World Cup 2023: A guide to the arenas hosting knockout phase clashes in Australia and New Zealand
Brisbane Stadium, Queensland, Australia
Also called Lang Park or the Suncorp Stadium and nicknamed “The Cauldron”, this multipurpose arena in the Brisbane suburban area of Milton was opened in 1914 and has a capability of 56,851.
Often utilized for rugby league and union, it is home to the Brisbane Broncos, the Dolphins, the Queensland Reds and the Queensland Maroons, in addition to the A-League football side Brisbane Roar.
Upcoming components (all kick-off times given up GMT)
- Round of 16: England vs Nigeria (8.30am 7 August 2023)
- Third quarter-final: TBD vs TBD (8am 12 August 2023)
- Third-location play-off: TBD vs TBD (9am 19 August 2023)
Mike Jones4 August 2023 11:00
Women’s World Cup 2023: Full Round of 16 schedule (perpetuity BST)
Match 49: Switzerland vs Spain (06:00, Auckland)
Match 50: Japan vs Norway (09:00, Wellington)
Match 51: Netherlands vs South Africa (03:00, Sydney)
Match 52: Sweden vs United States (10:00, Melbourne)
Match 54: England vs Nigeria (08:30, Brisbane)
Match 53: Australia vs Denmark (11:30, Sydney)
Match 56: Colombia vs Jamaica (09:00, Melbourne)
Mike Jones4 August 2023 10:54
England’s attack goes from tired to influenced as new-look front 3 devastates China
It is far too simple to fall under the trap of seeing this England group through rose-tinted glasses: this is a group who win video games and have a good time while doing so.
After all, the Lionesses are the group who scored 20 versus Latvia; the group who danced previous Luxembourg and North Macedonia as they discovered a method to double figures; the group who travestied any idea Norway were a leading group with their 8-0 success at the Euros.
In recent months that hasn’t held true — 2 wingers would charge up the flanks and cross towards Alessia Russo, if couldn’t can’t discover a cross then they’d attempt and cut within. Rinse and repeat. It hadn’t taken much of late for groups to kick back and suppress England – the code had actually been broken and the attack was neutered.
It’s a good job, then, that Sarina Wiegman has actually come across a method forward. Keira Walsh’s injury required her to alter things up and she took the opportunity to be extreme – if you’re needing to discover a method to transform your whole midfield then why not provide whatever a rethink?
Playing a winger as a striker will fly under the radar if you leave everyone else wrecking their brains over how to adjust to a completely various development.
Mike Jones4 August 2023 10:48
Sarina Wiegman’s brave switch fixes England’s Keira Walsh issue at Women’s World Cup
Rip it up and start once again: if Keira Walsh’s injury spelled completion of something at the Women’s World Cup, it just provided for England’s beginning development.
Against China, Sarina Wiegman made her most remarkable modification as Lionesses supervisor yet, changing to a 3-5-2 system to counter the blow of losing their crucial midfielder. In doing so, Wiegman developed something brand-new, unlocking England’s finest efficiency in months.
The Lionesses appeared like themselves once again, and while England’s 6-1 win versus China made certain of their development to the last-16 as Group D winners, as much focus will be on how Wiegman has actually recalibrated and charged her side ahead of the knockout phases.
After 2 1-0 wins over Haiti and Denmark there was an aspect of threat entering into the decider, however from the opening minutes, the pace and fluidity of England’s efficiency eliminated any doubts.
Mike Jones4 August 2023 10:41
Women’s World Cup 2023: Sarina Wiegman hails England’s versatility after win over China
England’s head coach, Sarina Wiegman, is treading brand-new ground.
She led the Lionesses to success at the European Championships through a well-drilled and carefully refined development that never ever altered. England names the very same beginning XI in every video game of that competition and went on to win.
Things have actually been starkly various in this campaign. Three video games in and Wiegman has actually altered the beginning line-up 3 times. The most recent switches likewise included a modification in development.
The Lionesses moved far from the 4-2-3-1 of the opening 2 matches and used and fluid 3-5-2 versus China which permitted them to control and notch up 6 objectives.
After the match, Wiegman applauded her gamers for being so versatile. Here’s what she said:
Wiegman hails England’s versatility after techniques alter triggers big win over China
Mike Jones4 August 2023 10:34
Women’s World Cup 2023: England’s path to the last
What is England’s possible course to the last?
England vs Nigeria (08:30, Brisbane) – Live on BBC One
(England / Nigeria) vs (Jamaica vs Colombia) (11:30, Sydney)
(England / Nigeria / Jamaica / Colombia) vs (Australia / Denmark / France / Morocco) (11:00, Sydney)
20 August: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 (11:00, Sydney) – last
Mike Jones4 August 2023 10:27
