Key occasions
Here’s Girelli’s winner, the clip is from ITV and so some could not have entry:
The subsequent sport up is Germany v Morocco and you may preserve updated with all of the motion from that one:
After that consequence Italy sit second of their group with Sweden prime on the quantity of objectives scored due to their 2-1 win over South Africa yesterday.
Will Girelli get the beginning shirt subsequent sport? I believe she’s going to after that purpose, the impression she had! She was solely on the pitch lower than 4 minutes and he or she discovered the breakthrough.
Full time! Italy 1-0 Argentina
The nook is taken brief and is out of play, full-time! Italy’s help workers are in a huddle leaping up and down. Italy’s squad do the identical. Girelli’s header the distinction in a irritating match.
90 + 8 min: Boattin takes it to Girelli, who has it again to Boattin and her shot is out for a nook.
90 + 7 min: Rodriguez is down on the sting of the realm however no free kick given this time. Stabile will get a yellow card and concedes a free kick.
90 + 5 min: Bonsegundo fires the free kick on track however Durante makes a fantastic save. Italy counter and Cantore takes a shot however it’s large.
90 + 3 min: Argentina make a change with Falfan off for Ippolito. Italy concede a free kick in a harmful place, proper on the sting of the field!
90 + 1 min: I anticipated a number of time to be tacked on with the quantity on accidents and there can be seven added minutes. Giugliano is down within the field however there wasn’t something within the sort out, no penalty.
90 min: Argentina virtually instantly reply with an extended vary free kick from a foul. Durante saves as soon as extra and may clear her strains after being fouled herself.
88 min: That could have been Girelli’s first contact! Her header sends her workforce wild, they huddle round her. The help workers and the coach are emotional with that purpose.
GOAL! Italy 1-0 Argentina (Girelli, 87′)
Talk about immediate impression! A terrific cross and Girelli rises to move residence, then runs and slides on her knees!
86 min: Bonsegundo has a fantastic run however Italy do sufficient to repel the prospect. Bonansea will get a yellow card for a foul and items Argentina possession.
84 min: Greggi shoots however Correa saves! It’s do or die now to choose up greater than some extent as we come to the closing phases of this match. Italy make one other change as Dragoni comes off for Girelli.
82 min: It’s the ultimate contact letting Italy down, Argentina alternatively simply want a while on the ball to string one thing collectively.
80 min: Mary has obtained in contact and mentioned: “Greetings from Northern California. It’s 10.40pm. I took a long nap this afternoon and I am going to mainline coffee so I can stay up for the first two fixtures. In 2019 Italy played the most entertaining brand of football and just ran out of gas against the Netherlands. I am hoping for a repeat performance.” I respect the dedication! Yes, Italy have performed with some slick soccer at the moment however it’s extra akin to their disappointing run on the Euros final 12 months than the 2019 World Cup. They must convert an opportunity quickly, they’ve had the higher hand.
79 min: That was shut! Giugliano lays it off for Bonansea however Argentina see it out for a nook. It is available in however the alternative is wasted once more due to a foul.
77 min: Braun takes a tumble however she is up shortly. Bonsegundo will get a yellow card for a foul on Cantore and Italy have a free kick. Argentina make a change earlier than the set piece with Nunex off for Rodriguez.
76 min: Giacinti is off for Italy with Cantore on. This sport has been fragmented, wasteful however full of life! It’s a fantastic one for neutrals however the groups’ followers should be annoyed. Bonansea has a shot on track however Correa can simply save.
74 min: Boattin seems annoyed as a call goes towards her, conceding a free kick. Wow what successful! It bends round on track from Bonsegundo however Durante will get a hand to it, Larroquette then hits it out of play.
72 min: Linari takes some contact off the ball which sees her limp for some time however she is okay to proceed.
70 min: What a run from Bonansea, it’s such an electrical break the one manner Argentina can cease her is by hacking her down. Mayorga will get a yellow card for the foul. Giugliano is over the ball and it’s simply over the bar!
68 min: Falfan concedes one other free kick, pointless push to the ground. They take it shortly and it will definitely comes into the field however Giacinti can’t get good contact. Cometti had a little bit of cramp and is receiving therapy on the aspect of the pitch so Argentina are all the way down to 10 for a second earlier than she comes again on.
66 min: Argentina ping it into the field however Durante punches away once more – she actually doesn’t wish to catch a excessive ball.
64 min: Salvai can also be receiving therapy, it seems like for a knee downside and so play doesn’t instantly get again underway. She involves the aspect however is staying on.
62 min: Bonansea makes a fantastic cross in however it’s headed away. Boos rain down as Bonsegundo has an damage and play isn’t stopped, the referee then does pause play. Bonsegundo is receiving therapy for a head damage however she is okay to proceed.
60 min: Beccari fouls and Italy have a free kick. Before they take it Italy make their first change with Caruso off for Greggi. Giugliano takes it however it’s poorly taken, it’s straight out of play.
58 min: Italy are in place and a shot is available in from outdoors the field however it’s over the bar. Bonansea works it round a number of defenders and rockets a shot however it sails over.
56 min: The Mexican wave has began within the stands and it generates one of many greatest cheers of the sport. Giugliano has run however her move solely finds an Argentinian participant.
54 min: Falfan concedes a free kick, Argentina wanting extra annoyed with every determination that goes towards them. Boattin takes it and Giacinti will get a head to it however she will be able to’t goal it on purpose and a teammate can’t end it off.
52 min: Italy do get some build-up play collectively however it ends with a Bonansea cross that’s not met by a teammate.
50 min: Stabile takes it and it’s virtually in! Durante will get a contact on it to cease it, she slaps it down and Italy handle to clear.
49 min: It’s just like the ball is a sizzling potato and the gamers don’t need it at their ft! Boattin offers away a free kick from a foul on Nunez, it’s in place.
47 min: A sluggish begin to the second half with possession exchanging fingers shortly. Momentum is a troublesome factor to know on this match with build-up play non-existent at occasions.
Back underway! Italy 0-0 Argentina
The motion is again! Duncan has emailed saying: “As a South African, the stalemate so far is good news for us! Hoping Sweden pick up the pace and beat both of these sides, and that we can get a smash and grab win over one of them at least and squeeze through!” This consequence will open the group large open if it does keep as a stalemate!
Co-hosts Australia have been hit with an damage to their captain Sam Kerr however the workforce have continued to point out a assured entrance. Have a learn of this:
Who will win the World Cup? It’s a giant query and one followers will query all through. Kurt has obtained in contact and requested: “Can Argentina win?” It’s definitely potential however with favourites US, England and Spain they could discover it tough to get their fingers on the trophy. For me, I believe the US will do it once more particularly with a expertise like Sophia Smith.
Eric has emailed and mentioned: “Greetings from Hong Kong! Thanks for the coverage. I’ve been greatly enjoying all the competitive matches so far this World Cup. Such a delight to see news stars like Dumornay! I don’t have a favourite in this match, but the back and forth action is gripping.” Yes so many video games have been nearer than folks anticipated.
Half-time: Italy 0-0 Argentina
Italy have had the ball behind the web twice however with each dominated offside the impasse stays. Both groups have been robust however it’s the last move or shot that’s not coming off for them in the intervening time. Loads to play for within the second half.
45 + 3 min: Linari has a dangerous move again to her personal keeper however Durante manages to gather. Bonsegundo takes a shot however it’s out for a nook. Stabile takes the nook once more, they go brief and it’s then thundered in. It’s headed away, it comes again to Stabile’s ft however Durante collects.
45 + 1 min: There can be 4 minutes added on/
45 min: Banini wins a nook and Stabile steps as much as take the set piece. They take it brief however it’s effectively learn by Italy’s Dragoni who intercepts. She loses possession larger up the pitch.
42 min: Oh Italy! Again they thought that they had an opener however Giacinti’s run was offside. A terrific end and he or she begins to have a good time however the flag is lifted.
40 min: Argentina can solely thread a number of passes collectively earlier than Italy win it again. Bonansea wins a free kick in place Giugliano takes it, it’s cleared simply. Boattin pops it again in however it’s headed clear. Giacinti is in right here however she fouls an the prospect is gone.
38 min: A terrific ball in however Giacinti can’t management the prospect, her run was impeccable although. Caruso fouls Nunez – what a battle that is – and Argentina can relieve some strain.
36 min: Boattin is hobbling to the aspect of the pitch after therapy, no alternative is being ready so I believe she’s going to keep on.
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