While the whole of Australia sat on the edge of their seats watching a nail-biting penalty shootout between the Matildas and France, the country’s deputy prime minister enjoyed a relaxing dinner as he celebrated what he thought was an easy win.
It was only between mouthfuls that Barnaby Joyce realised he had not in fact watched his country battle it out for a semi-final spot in the Women’s World Cup - but was watching an old friendly.
