A long, emotional day for Australian soccer fans turned into an even longer trip home when severe delays stranded thousands on train platforms at Stadium Australia after the nation’s disappointing 3-1 loss to England in the World Cup semifinal.
For many, it was a fitting end to a draining night that saw Australia’s newest sporting superstars, the Matildas, fall frustratingly short of their first ever World Cup final. After the match, a downcast Sam Kerr – Australia’s talismanic superstar and captain – told reporters she was lost for words. “Unfortunately, this World Cup hasn’t gone as planned. I can’t blame it all on myself, but it’s hard not to feel bad right now,” she said.
As the time ran out on a dream comeback, the dejected players huddled before walking around the pitch to thank their supporters. Kerr gave Chelsea teammate Millie Bright her jersey, which the Lionesses defender wore as she told reporters that the England team had “started to click.” “We’re getting the ball in the back of the net, which is nice,” she added.
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