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Defender Ellie Carpenter says she’s unfazed at being a target of online abuse after the Matildas’ World Cup exit. Carpenter temporarily shut down comments on her Instagram page after being abused for on-field mistakes during Australia’s 3-1 semi-final loss to England in August.
Sam Kerr scores first Chelsea goal of the season. The 23-year-old was targeted after her defensive blunder gifted England’s attacking ace Lauren Hemp the go-ahead goal. But ahead of Australia’s opening Paris 2024 Olympics qualifier against Iran in Perth on Thursday, Carpenter says the criticism barely caused a ripple. “To be honest, I don’t really read or look into that,” she said. “For me, it doesn’t really affect me at all. I do a job for my team and myself. “It is everywhere these days.
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