The euro of women’s football is in its last straight line. The first semi-final saw England, title holder, winning in front of Italy 2-1 after extra time on Tuesday evening at the Geneva stadium. The second will see Germany and Spain, world champion on Wednesday at the Letzigrund in Zurich. Former international referee Nicole Petignat expects a mental battle in this match. The Jurassic stresses that video assistance could also play a big role, although it does not fully appreciate this tool and more particularly its use on the field. “I thought it was support, but frankly it puts the referee in doubt, rather than reassuring him. I think the Var is looking for the little beast. For me, we distort the spirit of the game and the immediate emotions ”, analyzes Nicole Petignat.
A bright future for women’s football
Nicole Petignat, on the other hand, is delighted with the popular enthusiasm brought to Switzerland by this euro. “I am very surprised by the craze and the public. It is really a good warm and very festive atmosphere, ”smiles the Jurassian. She hopes that the event will improve the vision linked to women in this long -term sport. “I think it’s a turning point for women’s football. We will accept it anymore, ”says the former referee. /CRA
