Thousands of roaring fans in Brisbane were treated to a final performance by the Matildas after a record World Cup run that’s set to be captured in a new statue.
on Saturday night in the packed Brisbane Stadium, the loss didn’t weigh heavy on the sea of green and gold fans.Fans show their support on Sunday during the Matildas’ reception at Riverstage.“I didn’t think it would mean that much,” Bridget Keating told this masthead. “You feel proud of these women who you’ve never even met ... it’s been really awesome.”Advertisement
“Let’s be honest, this team doesn’t need any keys – they’ve smashed down the doors, they have smashed the ceilings, and they have won all of our hearts,” Schrinner said. For Melbourne woman Michelle Marinelli and her two nephews, the chance to see the Australian side play was momentous.
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