Matildas rally as thread of negativity fails to unravel Women's World Cup hopes | Richard Parkin

Support for coach Ante Milicic from his players has been clear amid some disproportionate criticism

“That was unbelievable. I think that’s one of the most exciting games I’ve ever played in. It was a game that’s had absolutely everything – from controversial decisions, VAR decisions, to a comeback victory – I mean what else can you ask for?”

As Elise Kellond-Knight succinctly captured, more than any game so far at the France 2019 World Cup, Australia’s remarkable 3-2 win over Brazil deserved to be acclaimed as a celebration of football.

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