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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Caitlin Cassidy

Tattoos, gingerbread and baby onesies: Australians gripped by Matildas fever

A composite image of Matildas fans and biscuits they've made
Australians are showing their support for the Matildas in varying ways. Doe wears a homemade onesie, Pippa Burnett has a kangaroo suit, while Tomas Phillips, or ‘Saxboy’ plays the saxophone at matches. Composite: Fiona Burnett/Maddy Hoffman/ Jo Steer/Getty Images

Bridget Exner got a Steph Catley tattoo. Rana Hussain’s daughter is alternating between wearing her hair like Matildas’ striker Sam Kerr (low ponytail, middle part) and her sports hijab like Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina. At Maddy Hoffman’s house in Western Australia, Dorothy, or Doe, is too little to fit into the official merchandise. Naturally, she wears a handmade Matildas onesie instead.

All around Australia, World Cup fever has taken hold.

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