Slovenia V England

DATE: 23/06/10 GROUP : C VENUE: NELSON MANDELA BAY/ PORT ELIZABETH MATCH : CIAO ENGLAND LADIES v CIAO SLOVENIA LADIES MATCH OFFICIAL : KARIMKHA ….an international referee since 2006 she is most controversial, and often makes the headlines for her decision making, that divides opinion, causing much discussion amongst the football critics. LINESWOMEN : DIXIECHICK10 & SEWBIZZIE .…able assistant’s and most loyal in support of the referee, both established in the game, and are not afraid to put people in their places, with the slightest of errors. MATCH PREVIEW…….Final round of matches and a must ... more

It was a very traditional English game that got us through with a very nervy performance, England sitting deep once we found out we could only score one goal against the organised Slovenians. The castle walls maybe strong enough to keep out the Slavic invaders but the cannons are still too light to dent the German tanks. If England are not good enough to win this group they won’t beat the Germans. The novelty wager on betfair.com last week was would England be out of the World Cup before the last English player was out of Wimbledon (Murray is a jock, of course), a generous 7-1 on offer. As it ... more

After two less than convincing performances against the USA and Algeria. England came into this crucial match in Port Elizabeth knowing that nothing less than a win would prolong their stay in the tournament. The requirement for Slovenia, on paper, appeared to be much simpler, avoid defeat and they would qualify. The Slovenian's actually should have had qualification sewn up even before this game after throwing away a two goal lead against the States in their previous match. After what was easily the worst performance of any side so far in the tournament, England made 3 changes with Matthew ... more