Extra police and security staff were drafted into Eden Park, Auckland, ahead of kick-off after a man killed two people in a shooting at a construction site
Tens of thousands of football fans and dedicated diehards poured into Stadium Australia in Sydney for the first Women's World Cup game in the country.Australians have embraced the competition and are excited to welcome foreigners back to the country after its closed border policy during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Irish are making their World Cup debut and while Australians have a soft spot for the people of the Emerald Isle, the competition is fierce.
A video criticising the"disrespect" for the women's game that forced teams to play on artificial pitches in the 2015 finals and prize money that still lags behind the men's World Cup was released by the Australia team, also known as The Matildas.Australia players during a minute's silence for the victims of the shooting in Auckland before the match
Those calling for equal pay with men's football can point to the popularity of the Matildas, as tickets for their matches sold out months in advance.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said:"I think that Australians are really realising just how big this event is."
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