A very subjective look into AWFC

My predictions are usually terribly off, thankfully this is a short preview and not a prediction… because I did that already and I’m terrified that I’ll be wrong… like please don’t let me be wrong. I feel very confident and I also don’t know if that’s just what I need to tell myself to survive or what. And here’s the part that is the hardest for me: I AM PLAYING A SHOW AND CAN’T WATCH. This is gonna to be a tough next few hours, all within the realm of champagne problems land of course.

I don’t expect there to be any changes to be totally honest with you. I think that Lineth training again means that she will be more of an impact sub and perhaps start the following match, although I don’t think she and Lieke should be 9s. Neither one of them, from what I have seen anyway. Although I do think our game was significantly elevated when Casparij came on. To me, she is a much better option on that right side and the link up with DVD, Jill and co was more precise and gave me much more confidence than other players.

South Africa aren’t push overs. The beat Italy, tied against Argentina and lost to Sweden thanks only to a 90 min goal by our new goal poaching center back Amanda. This isn’t a fluke. They, like all teams, are here because they deserve it and the are no different. I have quite enjoyed their rhythm of play and they tenacious. However, as much as I love and with them well, I totally and truly hope they don’t have a good match.

As objective/subjective as this sounds, on her bday…(today here in the USA), I think DVD has been my player of the tournament. I expect her to boss the match today and it wouldn’t surprise me if she gets 2 goals. This is a great match also to explore set pieces and try to see what Dom can do from a free kick or two… hoping that Sherida chills and let’s her take at least one.

I gotta run but hope you all enjoy the match, because the next one is not going to afford us any sort of cool nerves haha.

d ❤

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