Overnight viewing figures reported the biggest television audience in more than two decades - since Cathy Freeman won gold at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 - with an average of 4.23 million.
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Eventually, an unhappy agreement was reached (with the AFL) and the worst-case scenario happened — the Matildas game went long, and it had to come off the big screen.
Carlton and Melbourne fans booed in unison as it was switched off, as hundreds left their seats to gather around the TVs under the stands.
The Matildas find yet another cult hero, a star mourns the death of a loved one, and Aussie rules crowds go nuts around the country. These are the five quick hits from Australia's epic win over France.
Coach Tony Gustavsson praised his team’s “heart and soul and passion” and singled out Arnold for her shootout exploits, and for the keeper’s mental fortitude in the wake of her miss.
“It was an emotional roller coaster for all of us. It was almost like it was written in the stars when Macca [Arnold] walks up to take the fifth... and then she hits the post,” he said. “For Macca, missing that penalty and then staying in the game and being that player that wins the game for us, it’s unheard of. I mean, that mental strength of hers.” https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/12/womens-world-cup-2023-matildas-australia-vs-france-mackenzie-arnold-suncorp-stadium-brisbane #Brisbane #worldcup #AUSvFRA #FIFAWWC #football #matildas #MastodonFC
The Matildas to face the Lionesses in the Semi-Final of the Women's World Cup.
England hit back to beat Colombia and set up World Cup semi with Australia https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/12/england-colombia-womens-world-cup-quarter-final-match-report #Brisbane #worldcup #AUSvFRA #FIFAWWC #football #matildas #MastodonFC