 A pack of 'half Brits half Aussies' say they are torn over who to support in tomorrow's World Cup semi final. The Matildas take on the Lionesses on Wednesday morning, in what is sure to be yet another exciting clash amidst a tournament of unexpected twists and turns so far. Football fever has gripped Australia – co-hosts of the Women's World Cup alongside New Zealand. The Matildas reached the semi-final after a nail-biting penalty shoot-out with France. The likes of goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold and forward Sam Kerr have been elevated to hero status as excitement grows ahead of tomorrow's match. But for many fans, they are in the midst of an identity crisis on where their loyalties lie when Australia takes on England. Meika Wallace, 39, was born in Queensland, Australia and moved to Newcastle when she was eight because of her father's was a race car driver of vintage cars. She now lives in Kidbrooke, London, and is torn over who she wants to go through in tomorrow's semi final between England and the Matildas. Samantha Mawdsley (right) has supported the Aussies in their games so far… (Picture: Samantha Mawdsley/SWNS) But she's also backed England in the past… (Picture: Samantha Mawdsley/SWNS) Meika, a teaching assistant, will be cheering on Australia – while on holiday at Butlins in Bognor Regis. She said: 'I have mixed feelings but I'm rooting for Australia but am happy with either team going through. 'I think it might go to penalties, and if it does, I think Australia will go through. 'Plus, Sam Kerr should be back playing, and she's one of the best in the world.' Meika Wallace is also now torn between the Matildas and the Lioneseses (Picture: Meika Wallace/SWNS) Co-hosts Australia hope to make history if they can beat England and reach the final (Picture: Reuters) Football mad Samantha Mawdsley, 37, is from Brisbane, Australia, but owing to her Liverpoo){kind=link}
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A pack of ‘half Brits half Aussies’ say they are torn over who to support in tomorrow’s World Cup semi final.
The Matildas take on the Lionesses on Wednesday morning, in what is sure to be yet another exciting clash amidst a tournament of unexpected twists and turns so far.
Football fever has gripped Australia – co-hosts of the Women’s World Cup alongside New Zealand.
The Matildas reached the semi-final after a nail-biting penalty shoot-out with France.