Disappointing? TheHerald asked Premier Dominic Perrottet,who was among the crowd.
“I wouldn’t call it disappointing,” he said. “They did so well to hold their nerve,to get a finish like that and almost pull it off is pretty amazing and shows how far we have come. Argentina play one sport,we play many.”
NSW Sports Minister Alister Henskens said Australia’s goal was outstanding.
“They had many chances towards the end. People were just excited to come out here and watch the game in what is an unparalleled atmosphere. This is now a great taste for us holding the women’s World Cup here next year.
“This is giving football in Australia and NSW great momentum going forward.”
Paul Joyce from Castle Hill admitted he hadn’t had a minute’s sleep. “I stayed up all night,caught the Metro in and enjoyed the game. We didn’t embarrass ourselves. We held our own. The venue was fantastic.