Matildas record breaker’s emotional final moment
August 20th, 2023 7:47 amThere were emotional scenes and tears all across Suncorp Stadium as— and one moment Williams had to herself may be the most crushing of the lot.
Williams, Australia’s veteran goalkeeper, became the first Australian player to feature at five World Cups when selected in the Matildas’ squad for the tournament. Now it’s all over. It seemed to all sink in for Williams after Australia’s third-place play-off loss to Sweden on Saturday night. Spectators inside the Brisbane stadium spotted Williams out on the field by herself sitting down in goals for one final time — well after the final whistle had been blown.Source: Twitter
it was Williams’ apprentice Mackenzie Arnold who was the first player to walk over to Williams to console her.While Sweden celebrated with their bronze medals, the Matildas paid respect to the supporters left in the stadium.“The Matildas are getting one hell of an ovation as they go on a little bit of a lap of honour around Brisbane Stadium,” Adam Peacock said on Channel 7.
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