https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jul/08/fifa-var-womens-world-cup-uswnt-hope-solo
raises some very good points.
raises some very good points.
i think that's 2 different arguments. yes, a lot of the refs were bad. but, the only way they get better is by having experience at the highest levels.RealTalk said:
Convenient she didn't mention that the refs were unqualified irrespective of VAR. Seeing that they're all women, I can see why she omitted that fact.
Yep, they tested the VAR system during the Confederation Cup, IIRC, to work out logistical/technical kinks.Quote:
at the 2018 Russia WC, a number of leagues were already using VAR and others were experimenting prior to the tournament.
It's not the fact they're women, it's the fact they don't have top experience. There are female refs at the top mens's leagues, though still very sparse.RealTalk said:
Convenient she didn't mention that the refs were unqualified irrespective of VAR. Seeing that they're all women, I can see why she omitted that fact.
haha, i think Solo not taking another pot shot at Naeher was the most she could handle.MookieBlaylock said:
That was better written than any of today's sports writers can do
Her top 3 should include the keeper bc she won the England game with 2 great saves
akm91 said:It's not the fact they're women, it's the fact they don't have top experience. There are female refs at the top mens's leagues, though still very sparse.RealTalk said:
Convenient she didn't mention that the refs were unqualified irrespective of VAR. Seeing that they're all women, I can see why she omitted that fact.
There just aren't that many top women's leagues to pull good refs from. This will change but will take time.