Latest news with #Fishlock
ITV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- ITV News
'We should be having goal-line technology' Jess Fishlock on Denmark game
Wales suffered Women's Nations League relegation after losing 1-0 away to Denmark in controversial fashion in Group A4. Rhian Wilkinson's team realistically required victory in Odense to avoid being sent down to League B but Pernille Harder's 48th-minute strike consigned them to a third defeat of the campaign and bottom spot. It could have been a different story had Jess Fishlock's first-half effort been awarded, with her follow-up shot seemingly crossing the line but not given by the officials and with no VAR in operation, Wales went down narrowly. Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, she said "We should be having goal-line technology because it's so obviously a goal "It needs to be better. At this level, we need the technology and we need everything to ensure that it's fair." A 2-1 home loss to Denmark in April put Wales on the verge of relegation from the top tier and they got off to a poor start on Friday with defender Mayzee Davies forced off after only six minutes. The 18-year-old sustained a knee issue which could put in doubt her participation in this summer's European Championship. The early change rocked Wales as Harder headed against the crossbar soon after before Olivia Clark was required to make two saves in quick succession. Wales did regroup and a moment of controversy occurred midway through the half when Ceri Holland was denied by Maja Bay Ostergaard and Fishlock sent an effort towards goal, but Stine Ballisager got back to clear. Replays later appeared to show the ball had crossed the line, but it remained goalless at the break after Amalie Vangsgaard squandered a fine opportunity for Denmark and Harder was twice thwarted in quick succession. It would not take Harder long after half-time to break the deadlock, though, as the Danish forward slotted home in the 48th minute. Wilkinson's side responded well with a Fishlock header sent over before Holland had a shot saved by Ostergaard. Hannah Cain and Rachel Rowe were introduced, but Wales failed to find a leveller and relegation to League B was confirmed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Wales' focus still on Nations League
Nations League: Denmark v Wales Venue: Nature Energy Park, Odense Date: Friday, 30 May Kick-off: 18:15 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC 2 Wales, listen on BBC Radio Wales, live text updates on BBC Sport Online Jess Fishlock says Wales still believe they can stay in the top-tier of the Nations League. And despite Wales' historic qualification for Euro 2025 this summer, Fishlock insists their focus remains on the Nations League until 'the job is done'. Rhian Wilkinson's side retain ambitions of remaining in League A, despite finding themselves bottom of Group 4 with two games remaining. Defeat against Denmark in Odense on Friday would confirm relegation for the next edition of the competition – which is tied to qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Fishlock returns from injury prior to Wales duty With excitement building ahead of Wales' first major tournament appearance, the game in Odense and Tuesday's clash with Italy in Swansea are Wales' final fixtures before Switzerland. But Fishlock, 38, said: "These games are all about the Nations League. "We want to stay in League A so we are just focused on getting the wins here and then we'll look to the Euros when the job is done." Fishlock has been named in Wilkinson's squad after being an unused substitute in a 2-1 defeat by Denmark last month and withdrew from the squad prior to the 1-1 draw with Sweden in Gothenburg. She returned from injury for Seattle Reign on Friday, making a 30 minute appearance off the bench in her side's loss to Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League.
BBC News
07-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Injured Fishlock misses Wales' trip to Sweden
Uefa Women's Nations League: Sweden v WalesVenue: Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg Date: Tuesday, 8 April Kick-off: 18:00 BSTCoverage: Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, the BBC Sport website and app, plus live text commentaryHighlights: S4C and iPlayer, 22:00 BST and later on demand. Wales will be without influential midfielder Jess Fishlock for Tuesday's Nations League game in cap-holder Fishlock, 38, has not travelled to Gothenberg because of all-time leading scorer came into this camp having missed her most recent club match for Seattle Reign and was an unused substitute for Friday's 2-1 home defeat by won her latest, and 160th, cap as a second-half substitute in February's 1-1 draw with Sweden at Cardiff City had started the 1-0 loss in Italy three days earlier in Wales' opening Nations League Group A4 Wilkinson's side are bottom of the four-team group with a single point from three is also without experienced players Sophie Ingle, Kayleigh Barton and Ceri Holland for Tuesday's Holland left the field on a stretcher on Friday and was taken to hospital with her right leg in a protective boot after a heavy the Football Association of Wales has since said the injury is "not as serious as first feared".
The Independent
27-03-2025
- General
- The Independent
Miniature dachshund spotted alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness: ‘Impossible to catch'
When a miniature dachshund went missing in November 2023 on a South Australian island, her distressed owner cried for days while desperately trying to track her down, assuming she had no chance of surviving on her own in the wild. But 16 months after she disappeared, Valerie has been spotted alive on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, to the surprise of wildlife experts. Valerie went missing while on holiday with her owners, Georgia Gardner and Josh Fishlock. Though they searched the island for a week with local help, she wasn't seen again recently. 'We spent probably five days of the rest of our trip looking for her, but without any luck unfortunately,' Mr Fishlock told Nine News' Today. After futile attempts to find Valeria, they left the island to return to their lives. But he said that in the months following Valerie's disappearance, there have been reported sightings of her on the Kangaroo Island. 'She never left my side. She was not a very outside, rough-and-tough dog. To think that she even went one night outside in the rain, oh my gosh. To think that she's gone a year and a half is incredible,' Ms Gardner was quoted as saying by The Guardian. The dog, whose precise age was not available, continues to evade capture despite efforts by volunteers and wildlife experts. The Kangala Wildlife Rescue confirmed her survival through video evidence and set traps with cameras to try to catch her. On their Facebook page, the organisation wrote: 'Based on first-hand accounts and video evidence we now know that Valerie is alive. She runs at the first sign of humans or vehicles and despite the best efforts of dedicated Island locals, Valerie has been impossible to catch.' Mr Fishlock told Nine News: ' We were initially a bit sceptical of all the sightings, then only probably three weeks ago, we received a photo from one of the locals and that sparked a lot of hope in us. It's given us nearly 100 per cent certainty that she's still alive.' However, she reportedly becomes skittish when someone tries to approach her and quickly flees again. Despite being a 'princess' and not suited for the wild, Valerie's remarkable resilience has surprised her rescuers. Ms Gardner said: 'We thought, instead of her surviving out in the wild, maybe someone had kind of adopted her or she was hanging out with some other dogs and getting their food, because she was an absolute little princess.' 'I remember on the first day I was just covered in tears. We barely ate anything,' she told The Adelaide Advertiser. 'My whole world just crumbled. When we left the island without her, I cried for days.' Kangala wrote on their Instagram: 'We are using surveillance and various trapping and luring methods in the area she was last seen to try and bring her home. This is a tiny dog in a huge area, and we will need help from the public to report any sightings and a lot of luck.' Experts are amazed by the dog's survival, speculating that she may have eaten roadkill, dam water, or possibly received help from locals. Paul McGreevy of the University of Sydney 's veterinary school said that like all dogs, dachshunds were 'extremely resourceful'. He said: 'Dogs are the greatest opportunists in the animal kingdom: that's one of their core skills.' On Kangala's Facebook page, one user wrote: 'Please put down the owner's unwashed clothing down at sighting locations. Ask people who see her to sit down and not make eye contact. Putting out food with liquid smoke trails with trail cameras will help but the clothes are essential. Her owners need to be there asap. 'They need to walk around but not call out to her as she won't be able to recognise them at first. Dachshunds tend to hide against surfaces to seek comfort.'
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Miniature dachshund that would ‘never leave' owner's side found alive 16 months after being lost in wilderness
When a miniature dachshund went missing in November 2023 on a South Australian island, her distressed owner cried for days while trying to track her down as the dog had never once left her side and had a slim chance of surviving on her own in the wild. But 16 months after she disappeared, Valerie has been spotted alive on the Kangaroo Island in South Australia, to the surprise of wildlife experts. Valerie went missing while on holiday with her owners, Georgia Gardner and Josh Fishlock. Though they searched the island for a week with local help, she wasn't seen again until recent months. 'We spent probably five days of the rest of our trip looking for her, but without any luck unfortunately,' Mr Fishlock told Nine News' Today. After futile attempts to find Valeria, they left the island to return to their lives. But he said that in the months following Valerie's disappearance, there have been reported sightings of her on the Kangaroo Island. 'She never left my side. She was not a very outside, rough-and-tough dog. To think that she even went one night outside in the rain, oh my gosh. To think that she's gone a year and a half is incredible,' Ms Gardner was quoted as saying by The Guardian. The dog, whose precise age was not available, continues to evade capture despite efforts by volunteers and wildlife experts. The Kangala Wildlife Rescue confirmed her survival through video evidence and set traps with cameras to try to catch her. On their Facebook page, the organisation wrote: 'Based on first-hand accounts and video evidence we now know that Valerie is alive. She runs at the first sign of humans or vehicles and despite the best efforts of dedicated Island locals, Valerie has been impossible to catch.' Mr Fishlock told Nine News: 'We were initially a bit sceptical of all the sightings, then only probably three weeks ago, we received a photo from one of the locals and that sparked a lot of hope in us. It's given us nearly 100 per cent certainty that she's still alive.' However, she reportedly becomes skittish when someone tries to approach her and quickly flees again. Despite being a 'princess' and not suited for the wild, Valerie's remarkable resilience has surprised her rescuers. Ms Gardner said: 'We thought, instead of her surviving out in the wild, maybe someone had kind of adopted her or she was hanging out with some other dogs and getting their food, because she was an absolute little princess.' 'I remember on the first day I was just covered in tears. We barely ate anything,' she told The Adelaide Advertiser. 'My whole world just crumbled. When we left the island without her, I cried for days.' Kangala wrote on their Instagram: 'We are using surveillance and various trapping and luring methods in the area she was last seen to try and bring her home. This is a tiny dog in a huge area, and we will need help from the public to report any sightings and a lot of luck.' Experts are amazed by the dog's survival, speculating that she may have eaten roadkill, dam water, or possibly received help from locals. Paul McGreevy of the University of Sydney's veterinary school said that like all dogs, dachshunds were 'extremely resourceful'. He said: 'Dogs are the greatest opportunists in the animal kingdom: that's one of their core skills.' On Kangala's Facebook page, one user wrote: 'Please put down the owner's unwashed clothing down at sighting locations. Ask people who see her to sit down and not make eye contact. Putting out food with liquid smoke trails with trail cameras will help but the clothes are essential. Her owners need to be there asap. 'They need to walk around but not call out to her as she won't be able to recognise them at first. Dachshunds tend to hide against surfaces to seek comfort.'
