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The historic victory of the United States on Tuesday in Thailand at the start of their campaign to win the Women's World Cup title was to be a tribute, but it turned into a criticism of the winners because of their excessive celebration of Humiliate a modest opponent.
In the second half of the match, the United States signed its second title in the round of 16, scoring 10 goals in the second half, organized Tuesday by the Asian representative in Rennes, beating the record of the biggest victory of the year. history of the finals. And the 1995 finalist, with 11 draws against Argentina in the first round of the 2007 World Cup.
The third biggest win in US history in the history of finals, exceeding the seven goals scored in the first quarter of the first edition in 1991.
Five of 13 goals were scored by Alex Morgan, who became the second player in the competition's history, scoring five goals in one game after compatriot Michelle Eakers in the 1991 Taiwan match.
Some critics, however, have described the US celebrations as disrespectful to a modest opponent, such as former Canadian player Kyle Kyle, who is currently working as an analyst for TSN Canada.
"As Canadians, we will never think of doing something like that," Kyle said on the air. "For me, it shows a lack of respect.
Kyle later revealed to social media that she had received death threats because of her statements, but she reiterated that the American celebrations were "exaggerated and disrespectful" about the contest.
Many Twitter users have criticized the celebration of the Americans by winning a landslide victory over the modest Thai, who is participating in the final for the second time in history. The first was in the last version in 2015, when he won a match, lost two and conceded 10 goals, while scoring two goals.
"The winner who lacks sophistication is worse than the one who does not accept the loss," wrote a user.
"It's a world championship, so every team here is fantastic to get there," said coach Gil Ellis, who said his players would not have had to keep beating the goaltender Thai with goals to avoid a humiliating defeat. You must give all you have against this opponent. "
– "We accept that they are better than us," said captain Megan Rabino, "We have always wanted to have a world record and all we can do," said captain Megan Rabino. To the detriment of the Germans (the rival team that has abandoned the record), we will accept it … We obviously face the greatest respect to all those with whom we play, with the exception of world Cup. "
Thai coach Nongerotai Sathongwain has no excuse for the heavy defeat suffered by his team on Tuesday, adding, "We accept that they are better than us."
The United States, who have not missed the podiums of the previous seven editions, sent a strong message to the rivals, including France, who was heading to the quarter-finals, when they returned to the semi-finals. 2011, where the Americans had won 3-1 before losing the final against the Japanese on penalties.
The French, who remain the best result of the 2011 semifinal, have made a good start by beating South Korea 4-0, but remain at least a little off the record of the day. US team, which has the best female record in three world titles and four Olympic gold medals. .
Since the start of the Women's World Cup in China in 1991, the Americans have not lost their podium by occupying one of the best three of seven editions (three titles, one summer and three third places).
The record of the US team at the Olympic Games is also remarkable despite its fifth place at Rio 2016, the worst of an international tournament.
Since women's football debuted for the first time at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, USA, the United States has been beaten only twice, up from 26 wins and five draws.
The CONCACAF Gold Trophy (North America, Central America and the Caribbean) has also been won by the Americans eight times in 10 games and has never been ranked second in the FIFA rankings since it was adopted in 2003 .
To know the importance of women's football in the United States, it is possible to return to the two figures published in 2014: International Federation: more than half of the women in the world come from the United States (15.9 million out of 30.1)
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