England’s loss on own goal in World Cup semifinals brings outpouring of sympathy
What’s the opposite of Twitter trolls?
Whatever they’re called, they came out in droves Wednesday night to show support and sympathy for England after Laura Bassett’s own goal in stoppage time cost the Lionesses the game and sent Japan to the final to face the U.S.
I hope Laura Bassett isn't made the goat for that own goal on #England. Hope it doesn't hit blooper reel. It was just unfortunate. #WorldCup
— Darren Steinke (@StanksSports) July 2, 2015Holy crap what a heartbreaking end to the #EnglandWomen game. It could have happened to anyone. #WorldCup
— Dylan Derryberry (@D_Derryberry) July 2, 2015Oh that poor, poor woman. #worldcup #sorryengland
— Helen Walters (@HelenWalters) July 2, 2015Feel awful for the gal from England. A brutal way for a team to be eliminated and heartbreaking for a human to go through. #ENG #WorldCup
— Bruce Pettit (@BrucePettit) July 2, 2015That Japan/ England game though. I'm crying for you Bassett. Absolutely devastating.#fifa #worldcup #holymacoroni
— Maggi Dieker (@maggidieker) July 2, 2015Feel so bad for Laura Basset....tough way to lose #ENGvJPN #WorldCup
— Sara Sweeney (@sarasweeney10) July 2, 2015Heartbreaking own-goal. Not the way you want to win or lose. Such a shame. Still, excited for rematch US vs Japan. #WorldCup
— Tracy Middlebrook (@tracynoreen) July 2, 2015So gutted for the England women's football team. Did us so proud #worldcup #Lionesses
— Michael Kilbey (@MichaelKilbey) July 2, 2015Wow, England. I feel so bad for you. #soccer #worldcup
— Rich Heldenfels (@RHeldenfelsABJ) July 2, 2015Keep your head up @laurabassett6 You played tough w/ dignity & pride for #England Challenging moments exist so we can overcome. #WorldCup
— Charles Rex (@TheRealCRex) July 2, 2015Gutting way to lose a semi-final! Feel for the English women, would take real lack of heart not to feel bad! Japan no chance vs US #WorldCup
— Robert Murtagh (@robertmurtagh1) July 2, 2015Be proud England Lionesses as we are all proud of you #WorldCup #Pride
— Carole Brody Fleet (@WidowsStilettos) July 2, 2015So gutted for girls england team! Outstanding effort, did everyone proud! #lionesses #worldcup
— beth'adams (@bethany6910) July 2, 2015The 2-1 win by Japan sets up a rematch between the finalists of the 2011 World Cup. Japan beat the U.S. four years ago in Frankfurt, Germany, on penalty kicks after extra time ended in a 2-2 tie.
The U.S. earned its place in the final with a 2-0 win over Germany on Tuesday.
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