Matildas fans are taking it to a new level for the Women’s World Cup, starting with two busloads of Steve Irwins descending on Australia’s tournament opener against Ireland in Sydney tonight.
Four years ago, Ciara O’Sullivan and six close friends travelled to France to cheer on the Matildas in the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Now, they’re back on tour and ready to up their game – this time on home soil.
When Australia takes on Ireland in their tournament opener tonight, the group will start festivities in a cafe in Surry Hills and, dressed as Australian zookeeper Steve Irwin, will board buses bound for the game. The “Croissants” will then head to New Zealand for a few games before following the Matildas to Brisbane, Melbourne and hopefully deeper into the tournament,Matildas fans in Melbourne ahead of the FIFA World Cup beginning on Thursday: Georgia Rajic and Cheryl Downes . Kieran Yap, Tania Moreno and Dirga Ong.
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