Wollongong fans watch the Australia v France quarter final | August 12, 2023 | Illawarra Mercury

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With local heroes and former Illawarra Stingrays players Caitlin Foord and Mary Fowler playing big roles in the Matilda's progress so far, there's been an inescapable buzz around the region leading up to the quarter finals.

As 5pm kick-off approached, fans have gathered in pubs, laneways and loungerooms reading to watch Australia take on France in the FIFA Women's World Cup