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Local soccer team cheers Matildas’ triumph: A final game celebration to remember

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Nicholas Stivactas.

After five years on the pitch, on Saturday the Shepparton Junior Soccer Association's under-13 representative squad celebrated its final game with a bang.

The players and their families headed to the Aussie Hotel to watch the Matildas storm into the semi-finals.

News cadet Caleb Francis was in the midst of the excitement, capturing first-hand how it felt for the players to see the Matildas win.

Nicholas Stivactas, 9.

It feels amazing. Go Matildas!

Alexander Georgiou.

Alexander Georgiou, 12.

I feel great that the Matildas have won. Go Matildas!

Harley Cirillo.

Harley Cirillo,13.

I’m over the moon to have the Matildas in the semi-finals. Come on Matildas!

Anthony Georgiou.

Anthony Georgiou, 6.

It feels great for the Matildas to win. Go Matildas!

Christopher Stivactas.

Christopher Stivactas, 13.

It feels amazing for the Matildas to win. They definitely deserve it.

Jesse Kirkman.

Jesse Kirkman, 10.

It feels amazing. Come on!

Jack Higgins.

Jack Higgins, 13.

I’ve been watching the Matildas for ages. I love them. I’m sweatier than I was for soccer today. Go the Matildas!

Ryder Kirkman.

Ryder Kirkman, 12.

It’s so great the Matildas have made it through to the semi-finals. Go Matildas!

Samantha Nardella.

Samantha Nardella, 13.

It feels amazing. Go Matildas!

Zayne Williams.

Zayne Williams, 13.

It just feels great. That was heart-throbbing. Go on the Matildas!

Watch the video of their reactions on the News’s socials.