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Matildas inspired by Cathy Freeman’s surprise visit before Women’s World Cup

Olympic gold medal winner pays visit to Australia’s campTeam hears how Freeman dealt with pressures during track career

When the Matildas were instructed to meet with coach Tony Gustavsson last Wednesday evening, a week out from the Women’s World Cup, they expected another session of the astute tactical analysis that has become the Swede’s hallmark.

“We thought, ‘all right, Tony and tactics, here we go,’” veteran midfielder Aivi Luik recalled on Tuesday. The Matildas sat down as a group, only for Gustavsson to surprise them.

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