‘Hanging off staircases’: elation and despair at Sydney’s overwhelmed World Cup viewing site

As fans crammed into the Darling Harbour park, many were frustrated it took the city so long to clue into the huge groundswell of support

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At the hastily organised live sites for the Socceroos' historic game against Argentina, Sydney turned out in full force.

Although Australian fans were left bitterly disappointed at the 2-1 loss, many were also frustrated it took the city so long to clue into the huge groundswell of support enjoyed by the team at this World Cup.