How Australian and UK newspapers reacted to the Matildas’ defeat in the Women’s World Cup semi-final

An outpouring of heartbreak and love came from the home team's papers, while English newspapers revelled in the Lionesses' victory

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Australia has been left heartbroken after the Matildas were defeated by England's Lionesses in their Fifa Women's World Cup semi-final.

As the tears dry, we take a look at what the newspapers in Australia and Britain made of the match.