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[QUOTE="ForCuseSake, post: 3044212, member: 266"]
That was a tough call for a PK but the correct call.

The ref was pretty fair letting advantage dictate no calls or delayed calls.  The PK call looked like a ref waiting to see if the contact negatively impacted the offensive player.

Lavelle wisely went to ground to force the ref into the decision.  What many call flopping in soccer is similar to leg kicking or arm flailing in basketball.  Force the ref to make a decision consistent with how the game has been officiated.

I think Ertz is better suited on the backline or in a more defensive role.  Horan has been a force in the midfield and covers well for Lavelle while she wreaks havoc with pace and passing.

Sauerbrunn has been a stalwart centerback but her age has showed a few times in this tournament.  The US keeper rebounded well from the poor clearance that led to the Spanish goal but is still shaky with the ball at times.

I'm guessing the French will attempt high pressure to see if they can force similar sloppiness out of the back. Friday is going to be a great game.
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