Why Lauren James Only Got a Two Match Ban Despite Violent Foul on Michelle Alozie
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Lauren James has been one of the shining lights of the ongoing Women's World Cupin Australia and New Zealand. She, alongside the likes of Japan's Hinata Miyazawa and Colombia's Linda Caicedo, set the group stage alight and looked set to carry the same form to the knockout stage.
However, for James, a split-second decision of anger saw her stamp Michelle Alozie during the round of 16 against Nigeriaand after review, she was sent off.
Luckily for her, her teammates held on to eliminate the Super Falcons on post-match penalties and remain on course for a first-ever WorldCup title. It was thought that James' tournament was over. A straight red card — especially for violent conduct, more often than not, carries a three-match ban.
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Football Deborah Abiodun's red cardPlus, a quick introspection on the first straight red card that has been issued at these finals saw Nigeria's Deborah Abiodun suspended for three games for dangerous foul play on Canada's Ashley Lawrence. So bad was Abiodun's challenge that when you watch the replay, one fails to comprehend how Lawrence walked out of it unscathed.
Abiodun's ban meant she did not play any other match again Down Under, which was thought would be the case for James. A three-match ban would have kept her out of the finals, had Sarina Wiegman's reached there.
However, as reported by the
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