Wednesday, 26 July 2023

It's not your imagination. Teams at the Women's World Cup are playing longer games

United States players celebrate after Sophia Smith (11) scored their first goal of the Women

Referees have wide discretion to add extra game time due to injuries, substitutions and lengthy celebrations after goals. At this tournament, referees are tacking on a lot more than previous tourneys.

(Image credit: Abbie Parr/AP)



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