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Daily Discussion Thread: Sat 12 Aug 2023 (aussie.zone)

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[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

One thing I absolutely love about women's soccer is the lack of diving.

If someone goes down it's for a reason

[–] RosaliePreistley@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

and none of the off field bullshit from the fans.

[–] calhoon2005@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yeah. I love soccer. Grew up with it, played it, saw England at Wembley, saw Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires. It's refreshing to see committed fans cheering without crossing the line.

[–] MeanElevator@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago

It's sport in the purest form.