EPISODE 1 | G’Day from G’OTB | A warm Sunshine Coast welcome for the Lionesses
With just 10 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Rachel and Sophie attended England’s first open training session. Quotes from stars Lotte Wubben-Moy + Lucy Bronze as 3,000 locals turned out to welcome the Lionesses. The Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi people performed a traditional smoking ceremony, an Aboriginal custom to welcome, wish good luck + ward off bad spirits and were invited by the FA to present the Lionesses with their official squad numbers.
EPISODE 2 | G’Day from G’OTB | G’Day from G’OTB | Friendlies and not so Friendlies
In Episode 2, we bring you the latest from the Sunshine Coast as Ireland and England both open up training for the media. Lucy Quinn and Denise O’Sullivan give their thoughts on an exciting week ahead as the Republic of Ireland build up to their opener against Australia. We also break down all the drama from the pre-tournament friendlies that took place on Friday.
EPISODE 3 | G’Day from G’OTB | History made on Day 1
The first day of the Women’s World Cup kicked off in both New Zealand and Australia and plenty of history was made throughout the day. We bring you as close to the action as possible from Australia vs Ireland and look at what else is going on around the tournament.
EPISODE 4| G’Day from G’OTB | England off the mark with a win… just!
England finally get their FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign off with a cagey win over a resolute Haiti. The debutants impressed and gave England plenty to worry about. Elsewhere the USA beat Vietnam with Sophia Smith having a dream debut and the underdogs show their teeth.
EPISODE 5| G’Day from G’OTB | A tournament for the underdog so far
The close encounters continue as Sweden beat South Africa in injury time, Netherlands edge past debutants Portugal and Jamaica make history by earning their first ever World Cup point in a draw with France.
EPISODE 6| G’Day from G’OTB | Popp shines, Caicedo makes her mark + Philippines make history
GirlsontheBall’s latest episode from following the FIFA Women’s World Cup down under. We discuss Germany + Brazil’s sparkling starts; Colombia’s teenage start, Linda Caicedo; what is going on with Norway; and Philippines make World Cup history.
EPISODE 7| G’Day from G’OTB | Fever pitch, incredible goals and classic comebacks
Coming to you from Sydney airport, GirlsontheBall take a diver into the latest FIFA Women’s World Cup action. James stars as England seal a second win amid Walsh injury worries. Ireland test Canada but ultimately drop out of the tournament. Meanwhile, Argentina comeback against South Africa, Nigeria stun Australia, USA and Netherlands re-match and Portugal earn a first World Cup win.
EPISODE 8| G’Day from G’OTB | No Walsh, No Problem
Planes, trains and automobiles – Coming to you from various locations on their Australian adventure, GirlsontheBall look back at an exciting run of FIFA Women’s World Cup action. Jamaica and Nigeria progress to the round of 16 in emotional scenes, while Colombia beat Germany in dramatic fashion. Plus we look back at the USA’s nervy performance and Sarina Wiegman’s tactical masterclass. Stay tuned for the appearance of the Fairy Podmother too.
EPISODE 9| G’Day from G’OTB | Predicting the Unpredictable
We finally catch up on all the action after a long few days traversing the east coast of Australia. From the predictable to the entirely unpredictable this FIFA Women’s World Cup continues to deliver. There’s no such thing as a normal 90 minutes of football anymore and GirlsontheBall LOVE IT.
EPISODE 10| G’Day from G’OTB | History pending…
We’re back again with the latest FIFA Women’s World Cup update. From Sydney to Auckland and back again, GirlsontheBall have ticked the semi-finals off and are ready for an historic final between England and Spain. But there is plenty of drama to get through first before we preview Sunday’s fixture. *Soap box rant warning*
EPISODE 11| G’Day from G’OTB | Now the dust has settled… or has it?
GirlsontheBall are finally, finally back from their FIFA Women’s World Cup adventures and it’s time to dissect and reflect and what has been an amazing tournament. Plus all the turmoil that has come afterwards. Enjoy as they try and marry Instagram live and a podcast record together, with help from their bunny Scotty.