olympic_women_soccer-en : United States vs Germany, 2024-07-28

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28/07/2024 23h00

In an exciting match at Orange Vélodrome in Marseille, the United States faced off against Germany in the Olympic Women's Soccer tournament. The match was attended by a passionate crowd, with the German commentator amusingly noting that they would personally meet every fan in the stadium by the end of the first half.

However, some fans expressed their frustration with the excessive focus on crowd shots by the broadcast, finding it to be a bit overwhelming. Meanwhile, the commentator criticized Canada for being docked points for cheating, arguing that if only staff were penalized, everyone would cheat.

As the game progressed, Germany suffered an unfortunate stroke of bad luck, which did not go unnoticed by fans and the commentator. The commentator's frustration with the constant crowd shots continued, to the point where it became annoying for some viewers.

On social media, there was a mix of praise for the United States team's performance and criticism of Germany's weaknesses. The US team was described as disciplined and impressive, with a clear concept guided by one of the best coaches. Some compared their resurgence to the US Men's basketball team in 2008, which came back with a vengeance after a disappointing performance in the previous Olympics.

Germany, on the other hand, faced criticism for their lack of structure in midfield and some individual performances that fell short. The German defenders struggled against the athleticism of the US team, and Lea Schüller missed two clear-cut chances. Fans also expressed frustrations with defensive lapses, particularly in corner situations.

The broadcast quality and directing were also questioned, with viewers comparing it to Eurovision and criticizing the excessive focus on crowd shots over replays of the actual match. Despite the criticisms, the United States emerged victorious with a final score of 4-1 against Germany.

Looking ahead, the United States is set to face Australia in their next game, while Germany will take on Zambia in the Olympic Women's Soccer tournament.

The views expressed in this article do not reflect the opinion of ICARO, or any of its affiliates.

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