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The Rise of Wharton: How the Eagles Midfielder Attracted the Attention of Top Clubs.

Adam Wharton's meteoric climb from Blackburn Rovers academy graduate to Crystal Palace's midfield dynamo has become one of English football's most gripping stories. Wharton, 21, has already won the FA Cup and played a key role in an Eagles team that is rewriting the club's history. His mix of technical proficiency, vision, and mental maturity has drew the notice of Europe's elite, establishing him as one of the continent's most sought-after young talents. This blog delves into Wharton's rise to prominence, the characteristics that have contributed to his success, his tactical role, and why he has become a target for the world's biggest clubs. ​ Foundations: Blackburn Roots and Early Breakthrough Adam James Wharton’s footballing journey started at Blackburn Rovers, where he joined the academy at just six years old. Growing up supporting the club, Wharton rapidly ascended their youth ranks, making his professional debut in an EFL Cup match at 18. His c...

Who raises the CONCACAF W Gold Cup trophy in 2024—Brazilian women or American women?

 

BRAZIL WOMEN:-

At San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium on Wednesday, Brazil easily defeated Mexico 3-0 to move on to the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup finals.

Following a VAR review that resulted in Nicki Hernández of Mexico receiving a red card, Adriana and Antonia scored goals in the first half, leaving the Concacaf team with just ten players for the most of the game.

Yasmim cleverly flicked away a Gabi Portilho cross three minutes into the second half, but Mexico's defense dug deep and prevented Brazil from scoring for the remainder of the match. It was one-way traffic for the most of the half.

Mexico shocked the United States in the group stage, their first victory over the Americans since 2010, and goes out of the first women's Gold Cup in the semifinal round with 13 goals scored.

USA WOMEN:-

In the aftermath of a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Canada in the Concacaf W Gold Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday at a soggy Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, interim US coach Twila Kilgore hailed a "huge moment" from goalie Alyssa Naeher.

"Just stepping up in a crucial situation to have to face a penalty shootout after facing one at the conclusion of the game like that. Making three saves and adding to the goal total is difficult, Kilgore remarked.


After ninety minutes, the semifinal match ended in a 1-1 draw with to goals from Jordyn Huitema of Canada and teenage USWNT star Jaedyn Shaw. Sophia Smith's goal in extra time on minute 99 gave the USWNT the lead, but Leon's penalty tied the game and sent it into a shootout, which the Americans won.

STATS:-

The USWNT will play Brazil at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday in the tournament championship game. When the field was wet in rain on Wednesday, it was a persistent source of aggravation for both teams.

Since 2007, the women's soccer teams from Brazil and the United States have played 18 games. Brazil Women won three (total goals 21, PPG 1.2), USA Women won twelve (total goals 32, PPG 1.8), and they drew three. Past Head-to-Head Results between USA Women and Brazil Women.

Teams are in competition with each other in such tournaments as SheBelieves Cup, Tournament of Nations, International Friendly Games, World Cup, Olympic Games


BRAZIL WOMEN PREDICTED LINE-UP:-

Formation:- 4-4-2

Luciana; Silva, Lima, Rafaelle, Yasmim; Adriana, Duda Sampaio, Duda Santos,Ary Borges(Gabi Portilho); Bia Zaneratto, Debina(Gabi Nunes).

USA WOMEN PREDICTED LINE-UP:-

Formation:- 4-3-3

Alyssa Naeher; Jenna Nighswonger(Casey Short Krueger), Naomi Girma, Tierna Davidson, Emily Fox(Crystal Dunn); Lindsey Horan, Korbin Albert, Samantha Coffey(Rose Lavelle);Alex Morgan, Jaedyn Shaw, Trinity Rodman.

FINAL:-


Date:- 11-03-2024
Time:- 5:45 AM IST 
Venue:- Snapdragon Stadium USA

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