Season 5 Episode 27

The State of Women's Football

On the back of Nadeshiko Japan's latest match, we're taking a look at the state of women's football around the world.
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Episode Notes

Substitute Hana Takahashi netted an injury-time penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Japan against Colombia on Sunday, preserving the women's national football team's unbeaten record under their new manager Nils Nielsen.

It was also the first on home soil for Nielsen, played at Yodoko Stadium in Osaka, in front of just over 8,000 fans.

Vocabulary

  1. Soar: to rise very quickly to a high level
    ”The Australian women’s national teams popularity continues to soar.”
  2. Investment: to put time or energy into something, hoping to get a better or more successful result
    ”Investment in the women’s game is reaping rewards for many teams.”
  3. Lag: to move or make progress so slowly that you are behind other people or things
    Despite the growth of women's football, some countries still lag in providing equal facilities for female athletes.”

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