‘Australia’s team’ mark biggest ever Melbourne crowd of 54,120 with destruction of Uzbekistan to clinch Olympic berth
Eighteen minutes in, and a break of play allowed Michelle Heyman to trot over to the bench for a drink. By that stage the Matildas’ rediscovered striker had quite incredibly created one goal and scored three herself. No 2 on her back, but now, seemingly first choice.
In the moment Canberra United’s finest wore a sheepish grin, expressing wordlessly how it shouldn’t be this easy. Met by giddy team-mates, she gave them a hug. Quenched her thirst. Looked up to the 54,120 fans in attendance. Then coach Tony Gustavsson lent in through the crowd of players, offering a fist bump.
Continue reading…‘Australia’s team’ mark biggest ever Melbourne crowd of 54,120 with destruction of Uzbekistan to clinch Olympic berthEighteen minutes in, and a break of play allowed Michelle Heyman to trot over to the bench for a drink. By that stage the Matildas’ rediscovered striker had quite incredibly created one goal and scored three herself. No 2 on her back, but now, seemingly first choice.In the moment Canberra United’s finest wore a sheepish grin, expressing wordlessly how it shouldn’t be this easy. Met by giddy team-mates, she gave them a hug. Quenched her thirst. Looked up to the 54,120 fans in attendance. Then coach Tony Gustavsson lent in through the crowd of players, offering a fist bump. Continue reading…
