I watched the Women’s World Cup Final this morning between England and Spain. The game was decided by a 1st half Spanish goal—a sublime strike by Carmona.
The game today, and its tight margin throughout, reminded me that winning is not just about stepping up in the big moments to make the big play. It’s also about consistently avoiding errors: both the unforced and the fatal.
A bold charge by England defender, Lucy Bronze, up to the centre of the pitch and her subsequent loss of the ball left the a gaping hole for Spain to launch an attack into. Spain still had to execute, but the England error was what opened the door in the first place.
Intelligent and immense consistency from the Spaniards; a well deserved World Championship victory.