Women’s World Cup updates from Valenciennes, kick-off 2pm (BST)‘You can’t win without gay players,’ says USA’s Megan RapinoeFeel free to email Barry or tweet @bglendenning your thoughts 3.04pm BST Kieran Pender is in Valenciennes for the Guardian: “The Italians, as they have in every World Cup match so far, are playing patiently and exhibiting impressive defensive solidity,” he says, donning his big hat o’punditry. “Italy has conceded just twice in France, both from the penalty spot, and this defence is posing a real test for the Netherlands’ start-studded attack. It is really really hot in Valenciennes, and the decisive question may well be whether Italy’s back-line can withstand the heat-induced fatigue later in the match.” 2.54pm BST The deadlock remains unbroken as the players head in for their half-time refreshments. Perhaps understandably, because of the heat in Valenciennes, the game hasn’t been much of a spectacle, but it’s Italy who have had the three best scoring opportunities, with Valentina Bergamaschi missing the pick of them. Continue reading…
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