The Matildas are up against European champions England in their Women's World Cup semifinal at Stadium Australia in Sydney, with both sides aiming for a spot in the final for the first time. Follow live.
This group of teachers got to the venue in London early to grab a seat.
Despite the match kicking off at 11am in London, around 650 people have bought tickets to watch it at the Boxpark Shoreditch sports bar. Among the throng was couple Jen and Emma, who said the match presented the biggest challenge to date in their 18-month relationship. Jen, an Australian, is hoping for a Matildas’ victory but said the support for the team Down Under meant there would be positives for women’s sport no matter the result.Emma and her partner Jen prepare for kick off at Boxpark Shoreditch.“The Australian public has gotten behind the Matildas but here it’s like we are still having to prove that we are better than the men.Venue management told the ABC the slightly odd kick of times in England hadn’t hindered fans from turning up.
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