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Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has shrugged off being the target of online abuse after Australia's semi-final loss at the Women's World Cup.

It has been seven weeks since the FIFA Women’s World Cup ended and I for one have fallen into a deep stupor reminiscing about the greatest month of my life. While the post-Tillies victory has left me quite frankly depressed AF, I’m feeling positively rejuvenated by the fact that our…

Australia briefly fought back from a goal down thanks to Sam Kerr’s stunning effort but the Lionesses proved too good as they moved into the World Cup final

Where Wednesday’s last-four clash between the Matildas and Lionesses could potentially be won and lost

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Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold shone and Sam Kerr showed no sign of injury as the Matildas beat France on penalties

The Australia-France clash was broadcast from Wheeler Pace in Newcastle.

Right now we have the power to redefine how we collectively engage with sporting culture in Australia and that is pretty exciting. 

The battle between France’s aerial attack and Australia’s wall of defence will decide which team progresses to the World Cup final four