"We didn't score in the first half when we should have scored. We totally controlled the game, but just the final position in the cross and the quality of the shot or final touch wasn't good. They dropped so deep, and with the crosses from far out, we were not able to score. We tried to create the chances or get more at the edge, in the half-spaces and have shots from the edge of the box, which we did a lot better in the second half."
"We put a lot of effort in, and we played the way we wanted to. We just wanted to score more goals. From where we had to cross and the kind of cross, we needed to change, which helped when we changed our wingers from one side to the other. That made it a bit easier for the team. Every time we lost the ball, we were so on it and that shows the mentality of the team."
"I think it took us the first half to break them down. I think we were still very good in the first half. They were defensively solid, but when the second half came around, we were able to capitalize on the chances we created."
England's Lionesses defeated Ukraine 6-1 in their Women's World Cup qualifier, showcasing European champions' dominance despite a scoreless first half. Manager Sarina Wiegman highlighted the team's controlled performance and tactical adjustments that unlocked Ukraine's deep defensive setup. Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway, and Jess Park each scored twice, with England accumulating 31 shots and 13 on target. Wiegman emphasized the importance of changing wing positions and improving crossing quality, while praising the team's pressing intensity and mentality. England's expected goals significantly exceeded Ukraine's (4.91 to 0.26), reflecting the comprehensive nature of their performance and reward for persistent attacking play.
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