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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Carly Adno at Stadium Australia

Matildas rue what might have been after World Cup semi-final defeat to England

The Matildas walk off the pitch after losing to England in the World Cup semi-final at Stadium Australia.
The Matildas walk off the pitch after losing to England in the World Cup semi-final at Stadium Australia. Photograph: James Gourley/Shutterstock

Disappointed, but proud. That was how Tony Gustavsson summed up the emotions following Australia’s heartbreaking semi-final loss to England in front of another capacity crowd at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

Despite their devastation, the Matildas players did a lap of the stadium to thank their fans for the support – a gesture that was warmly reciprocated.

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