VAR controversy, first Lionesses recognised and a World Cup marker laid down in win over USA 🟢 GlennMoore7
If this belated recognition of the pioneers showed how much the women’s game has grown in stature that much work remains to be done was underlined by the next ceremony as both teams joined together behind a banner reading ‘Protect the Players’. This was in response to the horrifying report released this week detailing abuse perpetrated on players by coaches in America’s domestic league.
This selection was greeted quizzically, until the Manchester City winger tucked home a Mead cross to suggest Sarina Wiegman really can do no wrong. Alana Cook who rejected Phil Neville’s entreaties to play for England, was at fault, which might have raised a wry smile if he was watching in Miami.
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