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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Gallagher

Morning Mail: Matildas’ World Cup dream ends, church bid to shut down abuse case, ski fields high and dry

Matildas players huddle after their team's 1-3 defeat to England in the Women’s World Cup semi-final.
Matildas players huddle after their team's 1-3 defeat to England in the Women’s World Cup semi-final. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Good morning. It was nail-biting stuff as the Matildas’ run at the Fifa Women’s World Cup came to an end with a defeat to England in front of another capacity crowd at Sydney’s Stadium Australia. A stunning goal from Sam Kerr in the second half wasn’t enough to turn the tide as the Lionesses ran away as 1-3 winners to make the final on Sunday. It’s been quite a World Cup journey.

Meanwhile, the Armidale diocese is being sued over alleged abuse by a priest but claims it cannot get a fair trial because he is now dead and cannot give evidence. It is a legal tactic that has drawn widespread criticism.

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