Matildas’ Cortnee Vine smiles as she hugs her girlfriend Charlotte McLean as the couple relax in Sydney after winning the World Cup opener

The Matildas were victorious in the Women’s World Cup opener on Thursday night, with a 1-0 win over Ireland.

And player Cortnee Vine was still delighted on Friday after her team’s thrilling victory.

Cortnee was seen sporting a big smile as he relaxed with his girlfriend, fellow Sydney FC player Charlotte McLean, 23, in Double Bay.

The soccer star, 25, enjoyed a leisurely walk with the blonde through the luxurious suburb.

The couple looked very much in love as they hugged each other.

Cortnee proudly wore her blue and yellow Team Australia tracksuit and tied up her hair. back into a low ponytail.

Charlotte was a little dressier for their romantic walk, in a pair of gray slacks and a long-sleeved black blouse.

She styled the outfit with a pair of chunky black loafers while keeping her wispy blonde locks in a loose wave.

Cortnee was seen sporting a big smile as he relaxed with his girlfriend, fellow Sydney FC player Charlotte McLean, 23, in Double Bay.

The girls looked at each other lovingly as they linked arms.

Cortnee proudly wore her blue and yellow team Australia tracksuit and her hair was pulled back into a low ponytail.

Sydney’s Accor Stadium was in full swing for the opening night of the Women’s World Cup, with 75,784 in attendance, setting a new record for Matildas on home soil.

Australian fans were extremely concerned ahead of the match as it was announced that team captain and star striker Sam Kerr was ruled out after picking up a calf injury in training.

He will also not play Matilda’s second World Cup match against Nigeria.

However, Steph Catley stepped up as captain and also scored a 52nd-minute goal that beat Ireland.

Cortnee Vine of The Matildas breaks away from the defense during the FIFA Women’s World Cup at Accor Stadium, Sydney