Womens Peace Cup in South Korea

The cup will be aired live on Eurosport and Eurosport 2, starting tomorrow morning. (saturday 28th)

Group A
South Korea
Brazil
Canada
Italy

Group B
Australia
Netherlands
Denmark
USA

I've read that North Korea has withdrawn their team from the tournament
due to lack of guarantee for security (the late nuclear bombing issues).
Anyone knows more about it?

Yip they did. Netherlands replacing.
Nigeria was supposed to be in there too, but withdraw, not sure why, so Canada replaced them.
(might be that Nigeria will have some wc-qual game(s) soon)

Quick predictions?

Final: USA 2-1 Brazil?

I think 3-0 US-Brazil in the final. Marta won't be there

Gotta be the US to win it, prob beating Brazil 4-1

No way! We all agree??

official tourney website

We all know who I want to win

Canada 3 Italy 2

Couldn't believe how poor Italy were in the first half , they barely threatened McLeod in the Canadian goal. Canada certainly deserved their 2 goal lead both goals by Sinclair. Italy's performance was much better in the second half they did give Canada problems. A mistake by McLeod and one of her defenders lead to Italy scoring. The Canadians third came from Jodi - Ann Robinson who despite having her shirt pulled got the ball past the keeper for a good goal. Italy got their second with a good lob over McLeod.

Although Canada didn't really miss the key player's , up against bigger and better teams those player's will be sorely missed.

Could it be the United States of Abby?

Thanks for your report, I couldn't watch the game

How did you guess

Investigated here and there, it's my job

Denmark 1 USA 1

Denmark nearly got caught napping early on , bringing a good save from Johansson. Missed chances by the USA came back to haunt them when Denmark took the lead from a cracker of a shot by Camilla Anderson leaving Hope Solo no chance. The USA should of had a penalty when Wambach was clipped and brought down. Hope Solo had nowt to do apart from pick the ball out of the net. The USA wasted most of their chances but credit to Johansson she did keep her team in front with good saves. Kristine Lilly had a poor first half by her standards.

SECOND HALF

The Danes defending was good at the start of the second half , the USA just looked lethargic , only Solo looked like she was up for it. After a couple of USA substitutions the U.S woke up , a good run an cross by Wambach found Lilly who struck the ball past Johansson for the U.S to level. The game opened up after this for both sides but finished 1-1.

The Danes looked more up for it , for me the USA were very poor , it was the worst performance I've seen them play in a good while. I'm not a big fan of Carli LLoyd and my opion hasn't changed , she's no replacement for Shannon Boxx who they're really missing in the midfield. Denmark truely deserved to win this match , a draw flatters the Americans.

In the other game Australia beat Netherlands 1-0

haha didnt predict that - saw the advert last night thought it would be funny if Danes beat US - was only messing didnt think they would get anything out of it!

good going!

some vids, pictures and report from the USA perspective on US soccer

and I swear Natasha Kai's tattoo is getting longer

Expanding due to heat?

going all the way down her arm, used to only be right at the top and was covered by her shirt and now its apprearing from under the sleve, must have spent a good few sittings and dollars on it thus far

would like to see a full up close pic of it

I can tell you Smoggie it looks very impressive up close


Italy 1 Brazil 1 . A very much deserved point for the Italians.

Ah right cheers smithy

now both USA and Brazil have dropped points

Canada beat Korea 3-1 , Christine Sinclair hattrick.

It's between Brazil and Canada for the final spot and they play each other on Wednesday