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Post by winsumluzsum on Apr 9, 2024 18:39:48 GMT
In the other first round path, the four group winners and two best-ranked runners-up in League B will be drawn into six ties against the remaining two runners-up and four third-placed teams in League B. The six winners progress to the second round.
In the second round, the teams from both paths come together and will be drawn into seven ties, with seeding for the seven highest-ranked teams based on the European Qualifiers overall league rankings. The seven winners progress to the final tournament.
So, if, as looks likely, we win our group we will play a second or third placed side from another League B group. If we win that encounter we may well face a League A side, one that finished third or second. I think we have a good chance of making it to the final play-off, and then we will be the underdogs, but with a decent chance.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Apr 9, 2024 18:43:48 GMT
If we make it to the final play-off match we will almost certainly play the two-legged tie away match against a 3rd or 4th placed League A side, with the second leg very likely to be away from home.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Apr 9, 2024 18:52:10 GMT
Don't say you've not been informed:
Qualifying league stage matchday 3: 31 May 2024
Qualifying league stage matchday 4: 4 June 2024
Qualifying league stage matchday 5: 12 July 2024
Qualifying league stage matchday 6: 16 July 2024
Play-off draw: 19 July 2024
Play-off round 1 (2 legs): 23–29 October 2024
Play-off round 2 (2 legs): 27 November–3 December 2024
Finals draw: 16 December 2024
Finals: 2–27 July 2025 (Switzerland)
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Post by surge on Apr 9, 2024 18:57:30 GMT
If we make it to the final play-off match we will almost certainly play the two-legged tie away match against a 3rd or 4th placed League A side, with the second leg very likely to be away from home. I think this is the likely outcome. The alternative being that we end up as the best B side and a League C side shocks a League A side. |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Apr 9, 2024 18:58:18 GMT
Ukraine are ranked two places below us in 34th place in the World rankings. They are the next lowest of European nations.
Interesting side note, on the FIFA website New Zealand are now known as Aotearoa New Zealand. How long before we are known as either Cymru Wales, or simply Cymru?
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Post by surge on Apr 9, 2024 19:09:51 GMT
Our next fixtures are a double header against Ukraine with first game in Llanelli on on 31/05/24, I believe.
It will be a lot easier to work out what's going on after that.
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Post by winsumluzsum on Apr 9, 2024 19:13:22 GMT
Croatia beat Ukraine 1 0 at home tonight. Based on the two performances to date we should comfortably top the group.
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Post by welshwhite on Apr 9, 2024 19:38:18 GMT
yeah, thanks guys, that makes perfect sense. |
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Post by welshwhite on Apr 9, 2024 20:02:24 GMT
Croatia beat Ukraine 1 0 at home tonight. Based on the two performances to date we should comfortably top the group. wow, Ukraine must be awful ! |
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Post by surge on Apr 9, 2024 20:10:45 GMT
Switzerland included in the process because they won't be hosts next time so need to earn league position.
If we reach stage of meeting a League A side we are, wrth gwrs, in with a chance of facing Ireland, Poland or Belgium....
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Post by allezlesrouges on Apr 9, 2024 20:32:03 GMT
Got to aim to win every game in this group in my opinion given that Ukraine have lost to Croatia. Gives us the best chance at the playoffs
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Post by hooky on Apr 9, 2024 22:02:49 GMT
What a manager
Quotes from Ffion Morgan:
"I hope with my pace and my ability to get forward that she (Rhian Wilkinson) likes that. She gives me the confidence to get at people, I constantly hear her on the sideline pushing me up the field. That confidence is very helpful.
"Hopefully, I can keep this going and get some more opportunities."
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Post by bringbackelmo on Apr 10, 2024 10:23:30 GMT
If we make it to the final play-off match we will almost certainly play the two-legged tie away match against a 3rd or 4th placed League A side, with the second leg very likely to be away from home. I don't think we need to fear any side finishing 3rd or 4th if that's how it pans out and there are certainly some very beatable sides that are likely to finish in these positions. Obviously a favourable draw would be nice when it comes to it. |
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Post by winsumluzsum on Apr 10, 2024 12:35:07 GMT
Most of the 4th placed A league sides will be around our calibre (e.g. Finland, Poland, Czechia, Iceland), but some of the 3rd placed sides will present stiff opposition. We could easily face a Sweden (in the same group as France, England and ROI), Belgium or Norway. So, we will need luck on our side come the draw.
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Post by manulike on Apr 12, 2024 11:13:47 GMT
Does dragonsoccer or anyone else know where Ukraine have said they will play our 4 June fixture? Their last one was played in Anatalya, which would be a pain to get to from (Free) Cyprus ... but if the boys don't make the final in Limassol, a stop-over could be done on route to Bratislava ;-)
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