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Ticketing anger for FIFA Women's World Cup as early bird fans get shunted to nosebleed section

Australia will host the FIFA Women's World Cup for the first time, with New Zealand, in July and August. (Action Images via Reuters: Peter Cziborra)

Diehard football fans who were among the first to nab tickets for the Women's World Cup say they've been shafted to the nosebleeds.

Sydneysider Rachel Matthews bought tickets along with 14 friends — one who's flying in from England for the tournament — back when they first went on sale last October, but now they're considering selling up after finding out they were in the top rows. 

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