Football fans storm barricades and throw flares at Melbourne's Federation Square which hit maximum capacity.
Football fans stormed barricades and threw flares at Melbourne's Federation Square which hit maximum capacity during the Matildas' semifinal against England.
Fans of all ages could be seen jumping for joy at the captain's goal before sparks flew into the crowd within seconds.Police escorted some young men from the venue while young families were seen exiting the site.
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