Matildas striker Caitlin Foord has taken to social media to point out off her surprising harm following the group’s showdown with Sweden.
The Matildas completed fourth on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup following a nailbiting 0-1 loss to the Scandinavians on Saturday.
The heated recreation noticed Ms Foord collide with Swedish Captain Kosovare Asllani, earlier than enjoying after halftime whereas carrying a scarf.
In an Instagram submit, Ms Ford revealed the explanation behind the scarf as she walked away from the sport with a black eye.
“The shiner is coming along nicely,” Ms Ford wrote on Sunday. “Thanks for all the messages.”
The tongue-in-cheek submit comes because the group rejoice their success on the World Cup whereas in Brisbane.
Ms Ford, who’s from Shellharbour, and her teammates have been introduced a key to the City of Brisbane in a ceremony on Sunday.
The occasion additionally featured a efficiency by singer Nikki Webster, who was introduced on stage to play the group’s favorite music: Strawberry Kisses.
In the footage, Ms Ford is seen signing and partying whereas carrying a pair of wide-brimmed black sun shades, masking her injured eye.
While jovial, the reactions from the group following their back-to-back loses towards England and Sweden have been blended.
A devastated Sam Kerr shared on Instagram following the group’s loss to England a photograph of her knelt over with the caption: “We gave it all.”
Of the loss, she informed 7News: “Really disappointed obviously. We just fell short but yeah really proud of the girls for this whole tournament.”
In later interviews, Ms Kerr mirrored on the dedication of followers who she stated had helped the group really feel like winners after their loss.
For her half, Ms Ford wrote on Sunday that the group’s loss towards Sweden was disappointing and that it “hurt a lot” to not have a medal.
“But what we have done is much bigger … We’ve united the whole country, inspired the next generation, made history,” she wrote.
“We have changed how football is viewed here in (Australia), but most importantly we made a lot of Australian’s proud.
“I couldn’t be prouder to be an Aussie & Matilda – thank you Australia.”
Matildas goalie Mackenzie Arnold described the group’s previous month within the World Cup as an “emotional rollercoaster”.
“How it ended hurts, and it probably will for a while,” she stated.
“But, some of the moments we created together are going to be remembered forever.
“I have so much love for this team and this country. Thank you for creating history with us Australia.”
Source: www.news.com.au
