England ahead Lauren James acquired a two-match ban from FIFA for the stamp on Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie that earned her a pink card within the Women’s World Cup final 16.
The 21-year-old Chelsea attacker was despatched off within the 87th minute of Monday’s match in Brisbane, which European champions England went on to win on penalties.
She will miss England’s quarter-final in opposition to Colombia in Sydney on Saturday in addition to a possible semi-final, however could be out there to return ought to the Lionesses attain the ultimate on August 20.
James apologised to Alozie over the incident, tweeting: “All my love and respect to you.” “I am sorry for what happened,” added James.
Separately, the England staff launched a press release of their very own saying: “Lauren is really sorry for her actions which led to the red card and is full of remorse.
“It is wholly out of character for her.”
‘BIG MOUTH’ AMERICANS GIVEN BRUTAL WORLD CUP SEND-OFF
Netherlands ahead Lineth Beerensteyn stated she celebrated the United States crashing out of the Women’s World Cup, saying the crushed holders had “a really big mouth”.
The United States defeated the Dutch 2-0 within the ultimate in 2019 however their bid for an unprecedented third World Cup title in a row ended on penalties to Sweden within the final 16.
“The first moment when I heard that they were out, I was just thinking, ‘Yes! Bye!’ “Because from the start of this tournament they had already a really big mouth,” Beerensteyn stated on the eve of the Netherlands’ quarter-final in opposition to Spain in Wellington.
“They were talking already about the final and stuff.
“I was just thinking: you first have to show it on the pitch before you are talking.”
The US opened their World Cup defence with a 3-0 win over Vietnam however didn’t win one other sport, together with drawing 1-1 with the Netherlands within the group section.
The Americans’ exit within the final 16 was their worst efficiency ever on the World Cup.
“I am not being rude in that way. I mean, I have still a lot of respect for them, but now they are out of the tournament,” added Beerensteyn.
“For them, it’s a thing that they have to take with them in the future — don’t start to talk about something that’s far away.
“I hope that they will learn from that.”
Originally revealed as FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Matildas v France kick off time, Lauren James learns her destiny
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
