Women’s football is gaining greater exposure. Mexico is an example of this with a very well-organized league, one of the best on the continent. But in England an epic championship arose in which A women’s team dominated a tournament full of clubs made up of men. The incredible story of Queens Park Ladies.
The information was reviewed by journalist Claire Moisés. The story was spread through the website of the New York Times. The article highlights the history of the Queens Park Ladies, a club in England made up of players under 12 years of age.
First of all, it is not usual to see teams of different genders competing against each other. This was developed in Bournemouth and the result was fantastic. There are still four games left in the season, but the Queens Park Ladies can be undefeated champions of this tournament.
“I just thought it was amazing that we came this far to beat some guys who are probably more physical than us (…) In fact, we came back and destroyed them,” said Millie Ray, 11-year-old midfielder.
The Queens Park Ladies played 22 games all season. In none of those commitments were they defeated. Obviously, the impact is much greater with this participation that throws away the distinctions between genders.
The comparisons did not take long to arrive. Not having been defeated in any of their matches, the young soccer players earned the nickname the “Invincible.” This is a reference to Arsene Wenger’s Arsenala club that managed to win the Premier League of the 2003-2004 season undefeated.
Underestimation in the tournament
Clearly, being a women’s club, the participation of the Queens Park Ladies was marked by the underestimation of rivals. They were considered the most accessible team in the tournament, but they ended up giving a lesson and a great blow to the table.
“Sometimes, especially at the beginning of the season, When we hadn’t played them all yet, they were murmuring (…) They definitely underestimated us. But then we showed them that we were just as good as them“explained Edith Wragg, a 12-year-old defender.
The Queens Park Ladies came to offer great victories, like a 6-0 they scored this season. This curious story tells how women’s football is advancing by leaps and bounds, a mine of another that needs investment to promote the development of the world’s players.
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