As a longstanding member, it's good to see the Jets begin strong in the Australian Cup. Login or signup to continue reading After an extremely forgettable and disrespectful opening ceremony in Paris I still watched the Matildas play. They, unfortunately, did not produce the desired performance.
But you can't win everything. What I find a disturbing aspect however, in the Zambia game, was the five goals scored by previously banned players. High testosterone in a women's game surely should be reviewed.
The same two players fashioned victory against Germany. The world is falling apart with this madness. The local council elections can't come soon enough.
What a waste of money that skate park at south Newcastle Beach is - except of course for the minority who think otherwise, most of which aren't even old enough to pay council rates - or vote. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for the next east coast low when the bowl ends up like a pool! The question then will be: is it a tidal pool or inland pool so council can flog it off too to a private contractor. Pass the popcorn! Our national women's soccer team, the Matildas, bowed out of the Olympics in an inglorious manner and the coach got the blame and the boot.
The Matildas were afforded a well-funded campaign including a charter plane, luxury accommodation and 23 contracted staff for 22 players, yet performed poorly. Looking at their recent games they need to improve their basic ball control skills, passing and tackling to be afforded the med.