Soccer ambassador Robbie Gaspar: Performance by Olyroos and Matildas should make us confident about the future of Australian soccer

The Olyroos performed well but their Olympic dream is over. Not long ago the Matildas were performing poorly in the lead up to the Olympics. But on 30 July the Matildas beat Great Britain to make it through to Olympic semi-final. The game was amazing.

Sam Kerr’ün kaptanlık ettiği Avustralya kadınlar milli takımı olimpiyatlarda dördüncü oldu. Source: Getty Images, 20 Jun 2021.

Robbie Gaspar was the first Australian footballer to play in Indonesia. He is currently a Player Development Manager, a football ambassador and a member of the Australia Indonesia Business Council.  Earlier this week he spoke with Sri Dean end explained his confidence about the long-term future of both the Olyroos and Matildas.

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Captain team Spain celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Men's First Round Group C match against Olyroos in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Source: Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images, 25 Jul 2021.