It's a premature end to Canada's World Cup journey in Australia
"I don't think there's any words for how we're feeling right now, we're shook, we're disappointed," Schmidt said following what will go down as her last ever game forAustralia, meanwhile, were ruthless going forward, converting their chances and igniting the crowd with their aggressive play and cutting edge.
It's the first time since 2011 that Canada has failed to advance to the knockout stages at a Women's World Cup. While Schmidt's exit from the women's national team scene is confirmed, Canadian football fans now wait to hear from captain and team legend, who just wrapped up her sixth Women's World Cup.
Sinclair's inclusion in the starting eleven was something of a surprise, and it would be difficult to say international football's record goalscorer repaid her manager's confidence. The striker looked sluggish and off the pace, similar to her previous two appearances in the tournament. Her substitution at halftime was inevitable and necessary.
Where Canada goes from here is anyone's guess. Priestman's side is only two years removed from an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo, and still boasts a strong squad on paper, with promising youngsters ready to claim a role as some veterans move out of the picture.Soccer as soon as possible, as the off-field issues have cast too long a shadow on the program.
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