USA and Germany dismayed by close contact

FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 semi-final combatants USA and Germany have questioned why they are sharing the same hotel as they prepare for their showdown in Montreal.

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USA at its final training run before the semi-final against Germany in Montreal (Getty) Source: Getty Images

USA coach Jill Ellis said the organisation by FIFA to have rival teams at such close proximity was not ideal.

"The first day I almost walked into the German meal room," she said.

"I don't know what's done on the men's side. That's a question for FIFA.

"Our first opponent Australia, their meal room was right next to ours. Is it ideal? You make it work."

Germany coach Silvia Neid was scathing in her assessment.

"Two teams that are supposed to play against each other shouldn't be sharing the same hotel," Neid said, of an arrangement that does not happen at the men's tournament.

"But it's not only the case in the semi-final. It has been like that for the whole tournament.

"For us it was difficult after having won against Sweden. The Swedish players were pretty sad, but we still had to share the elevator with them, and the same with France.

"You play against each other, but you constantly run into each other in the hotel and that shouldn't happen."

Neild added: "I don't think it's such a good idea, it could be avoided."


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Published 30 June 2015 12:47pm

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