AWAY WE GO
Major football tournaments often feature tight, nervous games, in which both teams are scared to lose. The opening offerings from Ausealand 2023 did not disappoint, producing 1-0 wins for both co-hosts, although the Matildas only did so after losing their record goalscorer in the buildup to the match against the Republic of Ireland, Sam Kerr twanging a calf during training which rules her out of their first two games – at least. “Of course I would have loved to have been out there, but I can’t wait to be a part of this amazing journey which starts now,” cooed Kerr.
