about the matildas game in sydney. it was due to happen at the stadium behind me, the sydney football stadium, but demand for tickets was so strong they had to move it to a larger stadium on the outskirts, where the sydney olympics was held. 80,000 tickets sold. they are playing ireland, and last time they played was two years ago when ireland won 3 2, but the matildas are seen as the favourites today. recently ireland has been struggling after bullying allegations against the manager of that team. the matildas have home court advantage, excitement and enthusiasm here. huge support for them, enthusiasm here. huge support forthem, particularly enthusiasm here. huge support for them, particularly the star player sam kerr. on the other side of the tasman in auckland, as i say, we will see the new zealand team, the home team, take on the norwegian grasshoppers. norway predicted to win that battle. new zealand has played a lot of internationals but doesn t often win at the high level, so