Controversy is brewing in the Women's Super League as tactics come under fire for what some claim amounts to time-wasting and frustrating fans. The most recent example of this emerged during a goalless draw between Arsenal and Manchester United, where visiting defender Dominique Janssen claimed that goalkeeper Tullis-Joyce was faking an injury in order to stop the clock.
However, the incident has sparked debate over whether such actions are simply part of the game or if they're crossing a line. The frustration is compounded by fans who feel that their excitement and investment in watching live matches on TV can be diminished by perceived time-wasting tactics.
Meanwhile, other teams are continuing to show impressive form. Manchester City Women have been dominating attacks with 32 shots made, 13 of which were on target, showcasing their impressive attacking prowess. Kerolin was a standout player for the team, causing problems for Everton's defenders and setting up Vivianne Miedema for a second goal.
Aston Villa Women also displayed resilience in their match against Brighton & Hove Albion, bouncing back after giving away possession early to secure a 2-1 victory. This win marks an important step forward for the team as they strive to improve their performance.
In contrast, other teams are struggling to gain momentum. London City Lionesses' new head coach Eder Maestre is urging his team to develop a winning mentality and rebuild their confidence after dropping points in their first match under him.
The week also saw a nightmare return for Ashleigh Neville as she scored an own goal for Leicester Women against Tottenham Hotspur, marking her first match back at the club after leaving Spurs. The match ended 1-0 in favour of Tottenham, with Neville's error proving to be costly.
As the season continues, it remains to be seen how these teams adapt and improve their tactics on the pitch.
However, the incident has sparked debate over whether such actions are simply part of the game or if they're crossing a line. The frustration is compounded by fans who feel that their excitement and investment in watching live matches on TV can be diminished by perceived time-wasting tactics.
Meanwhile, other teams are continuing to show impressive form. Manchester City Women have been dominating attacks with 32 shots made, 13 of which were on target, showcasing their impressive attacking prowess. Kerolin was a standout player for the team, causing problems for Everton's defenders and setting up Vivianne Miedema for a second goal.
Aston Villa Women also displayed resilience in their match against Brighton & Hove Albion, bouncing back after giving away possession early to secure a 2-1 victory. This win marks an important step forward for the team as they strive to improve their performance.
In contrast, other teams are struggling to gain momentum. London City Lionesses' new head coach Eder Maestre is urging his team to develop a winning mentality and rebuild their confidence after dropping points in their first match under him.
The week also saw a nightmare return for Ashleigh Neville as she scored an own goal for Leicester Women against Tottenham Hotspur, marking her first match back at the club after leaving Spurs. The match ended 1-0 in favour of Tottenham, with Neville's error proving to be costly.
As the season continues, it remains to be seen how these teams adapt and improve their tactics on the pitch.
... I mean, come on, Dominique Janssen was just trying to stop the clock, it's not like he was cheating or anything! 
The fans are just mad 'cause they're used to the old way of playing, you know? 
... and London City Lionesses, I mean, Eder Maestre needs to figure out how to get his team firing on all cylinders 
The WSL is still the best league in the world, no matter what anyone says! 
. Dominique Janssen's claim of faking an injury seems kinda harsh, but at the same time, you can't blame the ref for stopping play right? It's like when I'm watching a video game and my teammate just stands there, not even trying to block the goal - it gets annoying 
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. However, I feel bad for London City Lionesses... they need a bit of that winning mentality ASAP 
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- who wouldn't score an own goal after being out for a while? But, at least she's back on the pitch and learning from her mistakes 
. Can we just get some action on the pitch already?! The suspense is killing me!
like i get its frustrating when ur watching live match on tv but dont u think its just part of the game? 
anyway love seeing all the other teams killing it like Manchester City Women are on fire 
and Aston Villa Women bouncing back from a tough start is giving me life 
kerolin is literally a superstar and vivianne miedema too 
i mean dominique janssen just said what everyone's thinkin but da problem is people assume he's lyin' about it 
maybe hes just tryna play smart? and yeah, the goalies do tend to fake injuries all da time lol. but seriously, its not like they're cheatin or anythin 
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so yeah im watching this match between Arsenal & Man Utd and i was literally screaming at the screen bc dominique janssen claimed goalies were faking injuries but like i get it its all part of the game right? 
but seriously fans r getting frustrated with time-wasting tactics n stuff its just annoying, especially if u r actually excited to watch live matches. BUT on the flip side some teams are killing it rn 
man city women r having a blast attacking goals like crazy 32 shots made lol and kerolin is such a beast 
ashleigh nevil got an own goal in her first match back lol wtf did u do girl 
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! I mean, 32 shots from Manchester City Women, but still can't manage to score? What's going on with that team? And Aston Villa Women, bouncing back like that is awesome, but it feels like they're just getting lucky most of the time 
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. Can't wait to see how the rest of the season plays out... hopefully some teams can step up their game and actually deliver on their promise 
. Remember those old-school days where you'd just chill with your mates, watching the match, enjoying some beers? Nowadays, it's all about winning, and if that means 'faking' an injury to stop the clock, so be it 
. I get it, fans want a good show, but at what cost? It's like they're more invested in the clock than the actual game itself...it just seems so fake 
. And don't even get me started on these new 'head coaches' trying to fix teams that are already broken 
its all about buildin momentum now... 
Kerolin's skills r on point 
Eder Maestre needs 2 find a way 2 lift their confidence ASAP 
Ashleigh Neville's own goal w/ Tottenham Hotspur was super unlucky 
dominique janssen's comment did seem kinda harsh tho 
and ashleigh neville sorry to hear she scored an own goal 
. But what really gets me is when fans start calling out refs or opposing players for perceived wrongdoing instead of focusing on their own team's performance 
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Just remember, life's too short to get hung up on little things like this. And hey, at least the teams that are doing well are showing some awesome form! 
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It's all about efficiency, you know?
So, I'm curious to see which teams will rise to the challenge and how they'll do it.
and Ashleigh Neville's own goal was just... ugh 
and let's see how London City Lionesses' new head coach does 
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... like, yeah, injuries happen but can't they just give us a break?