Posted on 06/16/2019 1:57:56 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
PARIS — It’s been a major talking point ever since the Women’s World Cup draw back in December. If the United States wins its first-round group here in France, and the host nation tops their own foursome, the consensus best two teams in the competition could meet in a do-or-die quarterfinal later this month in the City of Light.
The possibility of such an encounter well before the final has prompted many to wonder if the French and American teams might strategically opt to not go all-out in the group stage, perhaps setting up an easier path to the July 7 final in Lyon.
We already know the former’s approach. After beating South Korea and Norway, Les Bleues would have to implode spectacularly against Nigeria not to win Group A. What will the U.S. do? A day before the Americans’ second match against Chile (12 p.m. ET, FOX), coach Jill Ellis left no doubt about where the favorites stand.
“I struggle to tell my team not to tackle in training the day before,” Ellis said during Saturday’s pre-match media conference. “I think at this point it’s making sure your focus is on yourself and your performance and you put yourself in the best position to advance in this tournament. For us, it’s making sure that we play as well as we possibly can and win the game.”
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Half-time. US was merciless. Can’t wait for the second half.
USA goals scored so far in a game and a half:⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽
This is a great team. They make it look easy. I expect USA to win the Group title and move on to the Round Of 16.
The mother of all blowouts? Maybe - if Chile disintegrates.
We have so much talent on the Team you couldn’t fit more with a crowbar.
They haven’t played anybody yet.
Sweden allowed Thailand one goal.
Sweden isn’t that good. Let’s see how they do against France, Germany or England or Canada.
3-0!
Let's keep it up!
That’s what she said
USA! USA! USA! USA!
I think they said this was a sold out match.
Damn! Carli Lloyd missed a penalty kick!
Now they are just going to start just holding and running out the clock.
Wonderful Game!
Great job to all.
USA won 3-0! Takes first place in Group F and advances to the Round Of 16.
Will face Sweden on Thursday.
Full Time USA 3-0 Chile
Many close chances in the second half for USA.
Congratulations USA!
Thanks for posts FReepers!
GO USA!
US was dominant. Couldn’t convert corner kicks and on goal drives into scores.
Child had a great goalkeeper who stood up to the pressure.
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