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6/6/2015

 
It only got worse as the game progressed since FIFA's gamecast used male pronouns -- "him" instead of "her" -- during the play-by-play.

It is blatantly sexist that the @FIFAWWC is being played on artificial turf. Temp is 75 outside; 120 on the field. @FOXSoccer

— Katie Hill (@KatieMHill) June 6, 2015
Artificial turf stole the Saturday's commentary. According to an on-field thermometer, it came in at 120-degrees which was about 45-degrees hotter than the atmospheric temperature. The Twitterverse blew up about gender inequality and FIFA's lack of respect for the women's game. As the tournament progresses, the heat can prove to be a massive game-changer.

Playing on turf - "It's a #GenderEquality issue." @sydneyleroux @ussoccer #FIFAcorruption #KeepItReal #WorldCup #FIFA pic.twitter.com/gcgwLnQ54X

— The Azara Group (@TheAzaraGroup) June 6, 2015

Really, #FIFA? FIFA’s gamecast uses male pronouns for #FIFAWWC opener between #CAN and #CHN: http://t.co/EL7AXWDRGi pic.twitter.com/9b4qC2WorJ

— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) June 6, 2015

Looking on the bright side, the turf adds dramatic flair whenever players drag their feet...or, you know, bleed all over the field #FIFAWWC

— Molly (@Molly_catz) June 6, 2015

"The turf is an issue on the field and it shows on the players' faces. The heat is draining." -Tony DiCicco in Edmonton #FIFAWWC #CAN #CHN

— Camellia Senemar (@CamelliaSen) June 6, 2015

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