2023-08-10 11:24:28
Five European teams, one Asian, Oceanic and South American completed the draw for the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup that takes place in Australia – New Zealand. With great powers classified tonight the dispute for the title of the highest event begins.
Netherlands, Spain, Japan, Australia, France, Sweden, England and Colombia are the eight classified that will compete in the decisive instance. Some selected ones that were outlined for the long-awaited title like the United States, Germany, Brazil were left on the way.
The selection of The Netherlands is ninth in the FIFA ranking but also, holds the runner-up he obtained in France 2019 after being defeated by the United States. Also, she had a good participation in the women’s Eurocup 2022 despite being eliminated by France in the quarterfinals.
At the bank, he has the experienced Andries Jonker, former Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal manager. In addition, the ex-Barcelona player stands out in his squad, Lee Martens who in 2017 won The Best award given by FIFA and shone at the 2019 World Cup.
the dutch women have the goal of reaching a final in the World Cup for the second time in a row but for that to happen first they will have to face Spain tonight at 10:00 p.m. (Argentine time).
Spain is undoubtedly one of the favorites in this World Cup. The growth of Spanish women’s football is reflected in the clubs that increasingly invest in the discipline to improve quality.
His World Cup debut was in Canada 2015 and from there he participated in all editions until Australia-New Zealand 2023 where he will try to become champion for the first time in his history.
In his categorical establishment Barcelona player Alexia Putellas, current winner of the Ballon d’Or and The Best award, stands out. Alongside her, the talented Aitana Bonmatí stands out.
Friday will come the turn of Japan and Sweden who will face each other at 4:30 (Argentina time) at Eden Park. The Asians came as a power thanks to their quality, game scheme but also, they already know the weight of the World Cup.
The Japanese They belong to the group of teams that participated in all the editions globalists. In sweden 1995 It was the first time that he passed the round but he was in the quarterfinals. Finally in Germany 2011 they were consecrated after beating the United States from the penalty spot.
For his part, Sweden In his record he has a very outstanding record. They finished in third place in the last World Cup. they got the silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the title in the Algarve Cup 2022.
In addition, in the highest competition they reached the second place in the United States 2003 y al third place in the appointments of China in 1991 and Germany in 2011.
Currently the squad is made up of experienced players who have been joined by youngsters with great potential. Among them, the front Fridolina Rolfö; the midfielder of Manchester City, Filippa Angeldahl; y Stina Blacksteniusoffensive card from the same English team.
For his part, the Matildas were present in all official editions except the first of 1991. This year they reached this defining stage for the fourth time in their history and on Saturday at 4 in the morning will face Franceone of the favorites, for the pass to the semifinals.
While, France arrives as one of the great teams aspiring to the title for their recognition as a tough group, with good interpreters and a strategic coach. In 2017, the team won the She Believes Cup which was held in the United States and at Euro 2022 he climbed to third place.
In March, Hervé Renard took over the technical leadership, who led to Saudi Arabia, team that defeated Argentina in the debut of the World Cup in Qatar 2022.
The French team has a talented player like Wendie Renard. And it suffers from a major drawback: injuries to players like Delphine Cascarino, Amandine Henry and Marie-Antoinette Katoto.
The last ticket to the semifinals will be disputed England and Colombia this Saturday at 7:30 at the Accor Stadium.
The lioness They come from winning Euro 2022 and consecrating themselves in the Finalíssima, defeating another power like Brazil. The driving of the English is in charge of Sarah Wiegman, who took over in September 2021, replacing Phil Neville.
Between 2017 and 2021, the coach led the Netherlands, a team with which she reached the final in the 2019 World Cupwhich they lost to the United States. In 2020 she was distinguished with The Best award for the best coach of the year.
In their squad they have outstanding players such as Chloe Kelly, Manchester City forwardy; Alexia Russo, Arsenal striker; and Ella Toone, Manchester United midfielder. He excels in defense Lucy Bronze, who shines at FC Barcelona.
The British have a very competitive team. Their strength lies in the defensive aspect, where they offer few chances to the rivals.
Lastly, Colombiathe only South American country classified came to the instance after leaving Jamaica on the road in the round of 16. the coffee grower He was absent in France 2019 and this year he made history by arriving for the first time to the definition in quarters.
In Australia and New Zealand, lives its third participation in history of the maximum appointment. He was present in 2011 and 2015. Until this tournament, they had four losses, two draws and one win. His best historical participation occurred in Canada (2015) when he reached the round of 16.
So well Linda Caicedo is the star figure of the World Cup, the truth is that each of the players who have taken the field were keys for the operation of the equipment.
To it is added the solidity in the arc of catalina perez, who saved a penalty against Moroccothe deployment in the center of the field of Lorraine Bedoya and the captain, Daniela Montoya and the projections of Carolina Arias y Manuela Vanegasscorer of the winning goal against Germany.
This is how the quarterfinals of the 2023 Women’s World Cup are played: time, TV
Thursday August 10
• Spain vs The Netherlands, 22 (Argentina time), Wellington Regional Stadium (Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-tara)
Friday August 11
• Japan vs Sweden, 4:30 (hora de Argentina), Eden Park (Auckland/Tamaqua)
Saturday August 12th
• Australia vs France 4:00 (Argentina time), Brisbane Stadium (Brisbane/Meaanjin)
• England vs Colombia 7:30 (Argentina time), Australia Stadium (Sydney/Gadigal)
The matches can be watch live from Argentina through the DirecTV Sports channel And through Direc Tv Go, the streaming service offered by the channel.
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