That's mostly on Press, a lot of players do what Pugh did, it's a distraction and gets you in position for a rebound. If Press shoots they won't call it.That was well done by her, a great touch to an open spot and a great finish. Then she jacked up that next play by getting offside, but I think she thought Press was going to take the shot. Damn kids.
But even if Press takes the shot, Pugh still needs to be in position to possibly score on a rebound off the keeper or post.That was well done by her, a great touch to an open spot and a great finish. Then she jacked up that next play by getting offside, but I think she thought Press was going to take the shot. Damn kids.
Wouldn't she have been offside on a rebound?That's mostly on Press, a lot of players do what Pugh did, it's a distraction and gets you in position for a rebound. If Press shoots they won't call it.
Yeah, you're dead right on that.That's mostly on Press, a lot of players do what Pugh did, it's a distraction and gets you in position for a rebound. If Press shoots they won't call it.
unlikely, it's where an opponent or the ball is when it deflects not when the shot is taken, so in the unlikely event Press doesn't score it's likely the ball is in front of her, plus the defender will be moving back into the play.But even if Press takes the shot, Pugh still needs to be in position to possibly score on a rebound off the keeper or post.
Still, you're right -- she's a kid, and she probably won't make that mistake again, so good that she makes it in a game where the USA is ahead. I just hope they keep the lead.
Wouldn't she have been offside on a rebound?
I don't think that's right unless the ball is deliberately played by an opponent.unlikely, it's where an opponent or the ball is when it deflects not when the shot is taken, so in the unlikely event Press doesn't score it's likely the ball is in front of her, plus the defender will be moving back into the play.
Oops. Thankfully, the point was enough.Press fucked up a 3 on 1 badly. Won't matter because Colombia isn't gonna score again.
Agreed. Completely misplayed it - not something you see every day. Just... Wow.I don't care how well a free kick is taken, that shot can't go in. I'm shocked Solo blew it that badly.
You may be right...but if that's one of our players taking and making that shot, we're all saying it's an amazing free kick. It WAS as perfect a shot as you can take from there. Solo played so well against France, so I guess we'll take the stinker and the point and be happy she saved them a full3 a few days ago.I don't care how well a free kick is taken, that shot can't go in. I'm shocked Solo blew it that badly.
Yeah that was a pretty scummy set of play by the US. Get away with a bad foul, don't put the ball out when a player is down and score off it.Rapinoe seems to spear a Swede in her gut, the US gets essentially a man-up situation while the Swedes quit play for a few seconds, and convert! Morgan on a good follow!
Kling and Dunn are tiny.Having Klingenberg in the area on corners seems like a losing proposition. She is like a foot short that the Swedish defenders.
No, they play the full 30Extra time is not golden goal, right?
I saw her play there in a couple of the friendlies after the World Cup. I assumed it was to get her some time there in case she needed to do it in an emergency due to the smaller Olympic roster.So now, am I wrong? Is Heath now dropped into the 4th back? Hmm.
Experience!!!!!Rapinoe seems to spear a Swede in her gut, the US gets essentially a man-up situation while the Swedes quit play for a few seconds, and convert! Morgan on a good follow!
Plus the field sucksThe lack of travel and lack of playing in Manaus has to benefit Sweden here. The US legs have got to be hurting a bit. I think I just read something about a 4th sub being allowed in extra time during this Olympics? If that's the case, the US has 2 left, I think.
Yep. Have to assume one will be sub for a sub to get Rapinoe off.The lack of travel and lack of playing in Manaus has to benefit Sweden here. The US legs have got to be hurting a bit. I think I just read something about a 4th sub being allowed in extra time during this Olympics? If that's the case, the US has 2 left, I think.