Women’s World Cup 2023: Dylan Alcott jokes Matilda’s win was “the closest I’ve ever come to standing up” as they beat France
Dylan Alcott screamed loudly on Saturday as the Matildas slipped into the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup for the first time.
The 32-year-old former Australian of the Year was seen at his local pub with a beer in hand cheering along with other spectators as they watched the match on a television.
When Australia’s women’s national soccer team beat France (0-0) 7-6 on penalties, the wheelchair-bound Dylan joked that it was the closest she had ever come to standing.
My God, that was the closest I’ve ever come to standing up. Incredible effort. MCG shuts down,’ she captioned a watch party video of her on Twitter.
In the footage, Dylan could be seen glued to the television as he sat amongst friends and other pub-goers.
Dylan Alcott, 32, screamed house on Saturday as the Matildas (pictured) slipped into the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time.
When Cortnee Vine converted the winning penalty to seal the quarterfinal victory, the former tennis player whooped with delight and spilled his drink all over the floor.
The crowd was electrified as he turned around to high-five the cheering onlookers all around him.
It comes as the Matildas enter the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time after beating France on Saturday night.
When the Australia women’s national soccer team beat France (0-0) 7-6 on penalties, the wheelchair-bound Dylan (pictured) joked that it was the closest he had come to standing.
Mackenzie Arnold made three saves before the 25-year-old Cortnee converted the winning penalty to seal the quarterfinal victory in the longest shootout in tournament history in front of a screaming 49,461 fans at Suncorp Stadium.
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie, 29, was named player of the match after her heroism in the penalty shootout by making three saves.
A brilliant one-handed dive save by Arnold in the 107th minute after a deflected shot from 19-year-old French forward Vicki Becho was also crucial.
The former Australian of the Year was seen at his local pub with a beer in hand cheering along with other spectators as they watched the match on a television.
“I’ve been trying to collect my thoughts and realized what just happened, and it’s still taking me a bit,” Arnold told Channel 7.
“I think it’s going to take a couple of days, but it’s a quick turnaround.
“I think maybe we’ll have tonight to celebrate it and then tomorrow we’ll review it and move on to the next game.”
It was the third straight game the Matildas had kept their opposition to zero and their 13th win in 15 games.
It comes as the Matildas enter the Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time after beating France on Saturday night.
