Lauren James shown a red card in England’s win over Nigeria at Women’s World Cup
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — One incorrect step price Lauren James any probability of taking part in within the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals, and really simply may have ended England’s progress within the event.
The 21-year-old ahead was proven a purple card for violent conduct late in regulation time on Monday in a tense round-of-16 recreation towards Nigeria, leaving England in a 10-on-11 situation for greater than a half-hour earlier than it ended 0-0 after additional time.
Rachel Daly was one of many profitable penalty takers as European champion England gained the shootout 4-2 to safe a spot within the subsequent spherical, and later put an arm round James to console her younger teammate.
The extraordinary ejection occurred after James misplaced possession in a contest with defender Michelle Alozie within the 84th minute. After dropping her steadiness and falling on prime of Alozie, James pushed herself up after which stepped on the Nigeria defender with the studs of her proper boot.
“She’s disappointed. She’s upset. She’s a young player and I think people forget that,” Daly stated, responding to questions on James as she left the locker rooms in Brisbane. “People put quite a lot of stress on the child. She’s a younger lady, she’s received loads to study, and he or she is aware of that.
“She’s been glorious for us. Of course (I’ll) put an arm round her, assist her by it and he or she’ll study from it.”
James went on in its place in England’s opening 1-0 win over Haiti and began within the second recreation towards Denmark, scoring a good early objective in one other 1-0 win. She scored twice and had three assists within the 6-1 rout of China that earned England prime spot in Group D.
Her performances drew consideration as one of many rising stars of the event, however she had bother discovering house towards Nigeria on Monday night time.
Referee Melissa Borjas instantly confirmed James a yellow card for the stomping incident, however as replays have been proven in slow-motion on the stadium screens, it went to a VAR assessment. The yellow card was upgraded to purple. It’ll imply James misses the quarterfinals and probably extra if England retains advancing.
FIFA stated a purple card leads to an computerized one-match ban, which may very well be reviewed and probably prolonged by a disciplinary committee.
British media in contrast it with David Beckham’s purple card for kicking out at Argentina’s Diego Simeone on the 1998 World Cup, an incident that tarnished the England midfielder’s legacy.
England coach Sarina Wiegman stated it was an occasion James regretted.
“She’s an inexperienced participant on this stage (and) in a cut up second she misplaced her feelings,” Wiegman stated. “That occurs generally with human beings, in such excessive depth, such an emotional recreation.
“Of course she doesn’t need to harm anybody. She’s the sweetest individual I do know.”
For her half, Alozie stated she was confused about what occurred till she noticed the replay.
“I’m fine,” she stated, laughing. “My butt is okay from her stepping on it, however I imply everybody was in a excessive stress state of affairs.”
“I haven’t seen her” for the reason that purple card, Alozie added, “but there’s no hard feelings. It’s just a game.”
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