Their Women’s World Cup journey is over.
Australia lost to Japan 1-0 this morning, ending their Women's World Cup campaign.
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Australia was outplayed by a strong Japan side throughout the game, but managed to keep the score at 0-0 until just three minutes before the final whistle. A late goal from substitute Mana Iwabuchi sealed the match.
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We feel you, Michelle Heyman.
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"I'm so proud of the girls. We fought till the end. We did make history and did win a knock-out game," she said.
"We've only had six months together really. Imagine another four years. So much potential."
The Matildas are a young team, with an average age of 24 and a half.
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