Matildas star Ellie Carpenter says the criticism she copped after Australia’s 3-1 Women’s World Cup loss to England comes with the territory of her increasing stature in the national team.
Carpenter was targeted on social media for her mistake that led to England’s crucial second goal, only eight minute after Sam Kerr’s equaliser, at Stadium Australia in the June 16 match.
“It doesn’t affect me at all because I did my job for my team and for myself – I don’t really listen to outside noise,” she said.“The bigger you get, the more criticism you get. That comes with being a professional athlete as well.Ellie Carpenter is preparing for the Matildas’ clash with Iran in Perth on Thursday night. Picture: James Worsfold/Getty Images
“It just shows what legacy we’ve left post-World Cup. We’re really excited that it wasn’t just for the World Cup, it’s for these games as well.
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