From Cathy to the Matildas: Immortal Aussie sport moments World Cup heroes could join
But what else should be on the list? Looking back into the past, the America’s Cup win in 1983 – where Australia ended the USA’s 132-year winning streak with an all-time comeback victory – was a cultural phenomenon.Fingers crossed the Matildas can deliver another moment for the history books against England.112,000 spectators witnessed history on that momentous night in Sydney.
Australia hadn’t been to a World Cup since 1974, and had fallen short in elimination qualifiers on many painful occasions. But they finally ended that long drought in a penalty shootout win over Uruguay where Aloisi buried the winner and whipped his shirt off in a celebration kids soon copied around the country.No Australian had ever reigned supreme at cycling’s showpiece event – until the 34-year-old pulled off a stunner with an incredible comeback to steal the lead in the final time trial.
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