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Colombia overcome Jamaica - and show why they will scare England
Colombia overcome Jamaica - and show why they will scare England
It only took a moment for Jamaica’s plan to unravel. After keeping three clean sheets in their historic progression from the group stages, a goal was all it took for their World Cup dream to finally appear out of reach. As Deneisha Blackwood was caught under the high ball, Colombia found the quality they had long been searching for: Catalina Usme cushioned it perfectly on her left foot and a step later, it was guided into the far corner. For the first time in four matches at this World Cup, Jamaica and goalkeeper Rebecca Spencer conceded, and if this last-16 tie desperately needed a goal, so did Colombia’s entire approach. After taking the lead, they finally began to look like the team that shocked Germany in topping Group H, and who will now look to do the same against England in the quarter-finals. Playing Jamaica didn’t suit them. Facing the Lionesses might. When Colombia stunned the World Cup and beat Germany, it was a victory built on how effectively they disrupted the two-time champions when they were in possession. Not having as much of the ball allowed Colombia to pick, press and frustrate. But in the last-16 it was Jamaica who were succeeding in frustrating them. Jamaica barely left their half when the game was goalless, sitting deep and cancelling Colombia out with their defensive shape and resilience. Colombia were faced with having to create their own impetus, they struggled for fluency in a poor game and Jamaica’s plan, for 51 minutes at least, was working. But then Usme struck and as Jamaica were forced to open up, Colombia were released. They became the side that England will not enjoy facing, as Linda Caicedo showed the glimpses that the Lionesses need to somehow control. Colombia immediately looked more threatening as Caicedo, a nimble and electric dribbler from the left, had space to weave and drive. A goal up, Colombia were able to combine their combativeness in midfield with the 18-year-old’s speed and quality in attack. It should concern England, who were disrupted by Haiti in their opening game while being stretched by Michelle Dumornay. They are likely to face a similar challenge in Colombia, yet the South American side, who reached the final of last year’s Copa America, have a much sharper and more experienced edge. Of course, England have since settled on a new formation since that ragged opening display against Haiti and Dumornay, although the future of Sarina Wiegman’s 3-5-2 could also be now under consideration due to Lauren James’ suspension. What the system has given England is greater defensive solidity and the Lionesses have yet to concede from open play at the World Cup. They came under significant spells of pressure against Nigeria, but England still did not concede as many high-quality chances than they did against Haiti. Wiegman’s side have been less open and more disciplined with Jess Carter and Alex Greenwood alongside Millie Bright. Even as Nigeria targeted the sides of England’s back three, in what was an excellent tactical performance from Randy Waldrum’s side, Carter and Greenwood’s individual defending was exceptional. It will need to be again on Saturday, with Carter facing the eye-catching Caicedo and Greenwood likely to face the unpredictable Mayra Ramírez, who has licence to roam inside from the right channel. If England do keep their 3-5-2 and look to control possession, Lucy Bronze and Rachel Daly will again be asked to push high and wide, leaving Carter and Greenwood with another match of considerable defensive responsibility. Jamaica would have been a completely different test and had they defeated Colombia, Lorne Donaldson’s side would have played the same way against England. That they reached the last-16 at all was credit to their remarkable defensive organisation but it only took a moment for that to slip as Blackwood was caught under the switch to the far post. Jamaica finished the World Cup having scored once and conceded once - that they reached the last-16 at all was a remarkable achievement. Jamaica’s late assault on the Colombia goal was too little and too late. Drew Spence’s header that sneaked past the post was the closest they came, but Jamaica may regret not showing more adventure in the first half and they struggled to bring Khadija Shaw into the match. The Lionesses would have been more confident facing a low block, although it is aso fair to question whether Wiegman’s side would have been anywhere near as dangerous without James when they thrashed China 6-1 in the group stages. But that performance and Wiegman’s deployment of 3-5-2 came with China in mind. The England manager needed a response after two uninspiring 1-0 wins against Haiti and Denmark, and so found the formation that unlocked something new and unpredictable from England while exploiting China’s obdurate system. Now James’ suspension has given Wiegman a reason to go on the front foot again, and to make the changes that will cover for the absence of their star forward, but to pick holes in Colombia as well. And with their quarter-final opponent set, Wiegman and England can get to work. Read More Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today Who and when do England play next? Lionesses route to the World Cup final Lauren James apologises after World Cup red card Lauren James apologises after World Cup red card Trump goes on unhinged rant blaming Biden and ‘wokeness’ for USWNT’s World Cup loss A timeline of Donald Trump’s spat with Megan Rapinoe
2023-08-08 21:27
Harry Kane sets Bayern Munich transfer deadline as new Premier League season nears
Harry Kane sets Bayern Munich transfer deadline as new Premier League season nears
Harry Kane will not look to leave Tottenham if he is still at the club when the new Premier League season starts.
2023-08-08 21:26
Nigeria's women demand football federation pay unpaid bonuses
Nigeria's women demand football federation pay unpaid bonuses
Nigeria's women's football team fresh from an impressive run to the last 16 of the World Cup are demanding with the support of FIFPRO their national federation "honour their commitments"...
2023-08-08 21:26
Biggest Coal Miner Sees Profits Fall as Fuel Extends Decline
Biggest Coal Miner Sees Profits Fall as Fuel Extends Decline
Coal India Ltd., the world’s largest miner of the fuel, reported a 10% drop in first-quarter profit on
2023-08-08 21:23
How old is Charlize Theron? Actress celebrates birthday at the picket line supporting SAG-AFTRA strike
How old is Charlize Theron? Actress celebrates birthday at the picket line supporting SAG-AFTRA strike
Charlize Theron, who turned 48 on August 7, grew up in South Africa during the apartheid era
2023-08-08 21:23
Niger Junta Consolidates Power as Military Threat Fades
Niger Junta Consolidates Power as Military Threat Fades
Niger’s junta moved to consolidate power as regional leaders prepared for a second emergency summit since the country’s
2023-08-08 21:22
UK police arrest suspect in a stabbing that took place near the British Museum in London
UK police arrest suspect in a stabbing that took place near the British Museum in London
Police in London say they have arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man near the British Museum
2023-08-08 21:21
Man addicted to sniffing tuna says it's ruining his love life
Man addicted to sniffing tuna says it's ruining his love life
A man's obsession with smelling and drinking the brine out of tuna tins is ruining his love life. In an episode of My Strangest Addiction: Still Addicted? on TLC, 'Tuna Tyler' confessed to consuming 15 tins of the fish each week. "My name is Tyler, I'm from Lawrence, Kansas, which is the middle of nowhere. It's farms and country stuff. It's very, very quiet - life in Lawrence is very boring," he said before the camera crew transitioned to a shot of him sitting in a coffee shop, taking a big sniff out of a tuna tin. "Nice way to start the day," he told the confused waitress. "I love smelling tuna every day, all the time, all day, all night, any day." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter He continued: "They call me Tuna Tyler, and I'm addicted to smelling tuna. When people see me smelling tuna out in public, you know, they might think it's a little bit different for sure. "It might look weird to other people - but, to me, I think it's perfectly fine." This Man Is Addicted to Smelling Tuna! | My Strange Addiction: Still Addicted? | TLC www.youtube.com In a separate clip uploaded to the official TLC TikTok account, Tyler is on a date where he opens up about his obsession. The woman asks him what he's doing as he reaches into his pocket. "I always keep a can of tuna on me," Tyler candidly shares. "Thing is I actually have an addiction and that’s why I wanted to tell you. I hope you don’t judge me, but I have an addiction to smelling tuna." "Do we have to open that right now?" the woman responds, to which Tyler says, "Yes." @tlctv Maybe more of a fourth or fifth date confession? #MyStrangeAddiction Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-08 21:21
Italy proposes bank tax to help people with interest rate hikes, sending stocks plunging
Italy proposes bank tax to help people with interest rate hikes, sending stocks plunging
Italian bank stocks have plunged after the Cabinet approved a proposal to apply a temporary tax on some 2023 bank profits
2023-08-08 21:20
Are Dixie D'Amelio and Kendall Jenner friends? TikTok star once revealed how reality star helped her
Are Dixie D'Amelio and Kendall Jenner friends? TikTok star once revealed how reality star helped her
Both Dixie and Charli D'Amelio provided glimpses of their Hulu reality show, 'The D'Amelio Show'
2023-08-08 21:20
U.S. Mega Millions jackpot reaches estimated $1.55 billion
U.S. Mega Millions jackpot reaches estimated $1.55 billion
By Rachel Nostrant The Mega Millions lottery jackpot grew to an estimated $1.55 billion on Tuesday after none
2023-08-08 21:17
Campbell Soup will buy maker of Rao's sauces for $2.7 billion
Campbell Soup will buy maker of Rao's sauces for $2.7 billion
Campbell Soup is set to buy Sovos Brands, the maker of Rao’s pasta sauces
2023-08-08 21:17
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