The narrative around Australia focused on injured star striker Sam Kerr, but fans know 'Aussie grit' when they see it as the Matildas battle favored England for a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup finale
SYDNEY, Australia – England and Australia reengage one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in sports when they meet with a place in the Women’s World Cup final on the line at a sold out Stadium Australia on Wednesday, August 16.boasts the pedigree as twice World Cup semifinalists and winners of the European title last year, Australia’s plucky Matildas have captured the hearts of a nation usually invested in other sports.
Sydney’s next two biggest stadiums will open their doors to allow ticketless fans to watch Wednesday’s match on big screens and the prime minister has all but promised a public holiday if the co-hosts lift the trophy after Sunday’s final., however, they must get past an England side who know all about the pressure of performing on home soil after similarly being embraced by their compatriots during last year’s Euros triumph.
Their run to the European title forged a bond among the players that has helped them come through several setbacks, not least the loss of key players to injury and suspension before and during the tournament. England came through its own penalty shootout drama to get past Nigeria in the round of 16 and should have some support in the 75,000 crowd from traveling fans and Sydney’s large colony of expatriate English.
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