Normal Wednesday is cancelled: Australia clears the decks to watch Matildas semi-final

The World Cup clash with England's Lionesses has pushed aside restaurant bookings, trivia nights, movies - and football training

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Caught up in Matildas mania, Australians are abandoning everything from live gigs to restaurant bookings to watch the World Cup semi-final against England on Wednesday night.

For some it's an economic boon but even many who have given up a night's earnings have said they were happy to do so.

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