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Jasper Bruce

Coach amazed by Matilda's courage in face of tragedy

Wini Heatley has been praised for her courage in playing for the Matildas amid a personal tragedy. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Matildas star Wini Heatley entered Matildas camp amid personal tragedy but refused to tell her teammates for fear the news would distract from preparations for their matches against New Zealand.

The Matildas wore black armbands during Friday night's 5-0 win in Gosford to honour Heatley's late brother, who passed away last week.

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