‘We’re able to be proud': Matildas react to semi-final loss to England

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Matildas players Mary Fowler, Sam Kerr and Steph Catley say they were “unlucky” not to take their chances against the Lionesses but can be proud of the “incredible” support they garnered throughout the tournament. Footage courtesy of Optus Sport.

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00:00 I think we had our chances and we just weren't able to put them away today.

00:03 That obviously changes the game and they had a few chances and they put theirs

00:08 away. So a bit unlucky out there tonight but yeah I think we're able to

00:14 be proud of what we put out there into the game.

00:16 Yeah we are, I mean we can't thank the fans enough. They've been amazing.

00:21 We felt the love all over the country and just to see the support

00:24 we've had has really pushed us on so hopefully this stays around because this

00:28 has been amazing for us.

00:30 Yeah it's been absolutely incredible. I can't even put it into words to be

00:33 honest.

00:34 Yeah sorry I'm getting a little bit emotional now. Even coming to the ground

00:40 and seeing you know the thousands of people flocking into the stadiums,

00:44 you know waving at the bus, you see the full pubs and people watching the game,

00:49 what we've seen on social media, what we've seen in the crowd.

00:52 You can just see that it has changed the women's game forever and women's sport

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