FIFA Women's World Cup

antipodean

@NTA while I don't doubt the interest for the nation, how the fuck would they know? The methodology for ratings is clearly bullshit (to me).

bayimports

@NTA think I saw saw 7.1m this morning in an article before Optus..

either way it's still a whopping number for Australian viewers

edit whole article backs up above number (at one point during the game), although accuracy of oztam still in question : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-17/fifa-womens-world-cup-matildas-england-tv-audience/102741074?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

bayimports

@dogmeat boomer butt plug?

Kiwiwomble

@antipodean said in FIFA Women's World Cup:

@NTA while I don't doubt the interest for the nation, how the fuck would they know? The methodology for ratings is clearly bullshit (to me).

yeah, i'll take it with a grain of salt, but i do know EVERYONE i talked to yesterday was going to watch, even if only casual interest, was pretty amazing

Nepia

Does it really matter what the actual figure was? The game was clearly huge in Oz. There were two separate watching parties amongst my group of friends, plus I live near a fanhub and it was madness last night. But as both the above posts note who knows what's true regarding ratings.

I have no interest in soccer (mens or womens) so haven't watched a game but the WC has been pretty massive in both Oz and NZ (for the brief time I was there and the two places I visited).

But I will say I'm looking forward to it being over in grumpy old man fashion, there are too many people on my usual walking routes - including the Matildas and a bunch of photographers yesterday.

ACT Crusader

@Nepia said in FIFA Women's World Cup:

Does it really matter what the actual figure was? The game was clearly huge in Oz. There were two separate watching parties amongst my group of friends, plus I live near a fanhub and it was madness last night. But as both the above posts note who knows what's true regarding ratings.

I have no interest in soccer (mens or womens) so haven't watched a game but the WC has been pretty massive in both Oz and NZ (for the brief time I was there and the two places I visited).

But I will say I'm looking forward to it being over in grumpy old man fashion, there are too many people on my usual walking routes - including the Matildas and a bunch of photographers yesterday.

Yes it does for some, so they can always point to it being bigger than any AFL or NRL grand final, Cathy Freeman 400m, OZ open etc.

canefan

Swedes awarded a penalty. Very soft decision, the Swedish player was dribbling away towards the edge of the goal box and the corner flag and there was a slight clipping of her heel. It's all by the rules, but I question the interpretation

Bones

Jesus that's super shit from the Swedish player. Massive let off for Oz.

MiketheSnow

Sweden too physical for OZ

Cracking finish

2-0 Sweden

Bones

Shame to not see more Asllani

canefan

Sweden dominating midfield, bossing the Aussies tonight. Could easily have been more than 2-0

booboo

Swedes 2 Turnips 0

NTA

Looked like shit from the opening moments. Kick and hope

booboo

Sweden take it 2-nil.

Congrats.

Got to tip my hat to the Matildas. Out performed rankings and expectations to my mind.

Have thoughts on the tournament and surrounds but will explore those later.

booboo

Not sure I'll see this through. Bit late, soccer, and women's soccer.

But who you got?

I'm kind hoping Ingalund get up.

booboo

Why is "God save the King" not evocative as "God save the Queen"?

booboo

Further to my question about corners ...

Why can't the defenders belt it forward? Why do they have to kick it back to the keeper? And why do keepers have spiders on them so that you have to leave them alone?

Stargazer

Only watching this football game, because it's the final. I've already watched so much rugby this weekend, that I'm not that keen on watching more sport.

I hope it will be a good, exciting game. Go Spain!

booboo

A corner ... am waiting for the inevitable goal ... or not ...

Billy Tell

Pointless things in football

Players raising their arms to « help » the touch judge choose the right side for the throw in.

The Silver Fern

FIFA Women's World Cup