Sam Kerr Comes To Ellie Carpenter's Defence Against Women's World Cup Trolls | 10 News First

Matildas' captain Sam Kerr has fired back against trolls who've targeted teammate Ellie Carpenter with vile online abuse in the wake of Wednesday's FIFA Women's World Cup defeat to England's Lionesses. While millions across the nation have only respect and admiration for the Matildas, some cowardly critics have forced Carpenter, whose defensive error led to one of England's three goals, to restrict her social media.
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[@justinlubbock4378]

As an Englishman I find this just as abhorrent as any Australian would. The Matilda’s did a magnificent job on the pitch, capturing the imagination of a nation in the process, and that’s all people should be talking about. I know who I’ll be cheering for in the 3rd/4th place game. 🇦🇺 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@artsed08]

Sweden.

[@justinlubbock4378]

@@jesusnavas2935 If that had happened then there would have been no need for me to say that. But it didn’t happen and, whether you like it or not, what I said was genuine.

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

A pom I like. Cheers mate.

[@perrynnlynch1883]

Well said. Great comment.

[@PeterJPickles]

Saved another Englishman a post there mate, totally agree, nonsense what they are spouting.

[@alainstasse4602]

You'll never find a monument dedicated to the memory of a critic. Well done to the team "Matildas".

[@Kurt_Philanderer]

Hear hear

[@Youtubelongvideos]

so sad that happened

[@javiersilva1577]

⁠Carpenter was fully at fault for 1 goal. And was partially at fault for the other 2. She played one of the worst games for a defended that I have ever seen. They love the praise and adoration they get from the fans, then they can handle the criticism. It would be one thing, if the criticism wasn’t valid, but he genuinely lost the Matildas the game. Her defense was shameful.

[@Kurt_Philanderer]

@@javiersilva1577 mate, you should read the OP again

[@trentfrancis4646]

Ellie remember one thing , you and the rest of the team lifted a nation and made us all come together and believe again, something no one has been able to do for a very long time.

[@android0391]

How many women's World cups have U watched b4 this 😂😂😂

[@javiersilva1577]

Doesn’t change the fact that ALL of England’s goals were either completely Ellie’s fault or partially her fault. She played TERRIBLY. Worst player that entire game by far. They love the praise they get, then they also have to take the criticism.

[@andrearobinson1869]

As an English woman, this kind of trolling needs to stop. One mistake does not deserve this kind of treatment. Love to all Matilda's.

[@mikehenderson5590]

This womens soccer team couldn't even beat under 14 boys 😂😅😅😂😅😂😅

[@Youtubelongvideos]

unhappily another reason to the hates say that female football is a joke and with low level games.

[@chrisratcliffe6806]

​@@mikehenderson5590grow up

[@BuffaloWings505]

@@mikehenderson5590 weak men always love to bring up a game that happened 8 years ago when B-side matildas was playing and women football was heavily underfunded and unsupported. Y'all will never mention about how Chelsea women beats u-18 chealsea guys 💀

[@javiersilva1577]

It wasn’t one mistake. ALL 3 of England’s goals were either completely Ellie’s fault or partially her fault. She played TERRIBLY. Worst player that entire game by far. They love the praise they get, then they also have to take the criticism.

[@claudiadavies5110]

Ellie's brilliant and none of these jerks would say nasty things to someone's face, they're cowardly people who think they're clever, yuck😢

[@robcreighton1135]

Yes, its' really easy to sit at a keyboard and criticize when you don't have to look someone in the eye...

[@claudiadavies5110]

@@robcreighton1135 100 per cent agree ✅✅✅

[@fleppy85]

Despicable people, Ellie played such an amazing tournament.

[@javiersilva1577]

Doesn’t change the fact that ALL of England’s goals were either completely Ellie’s fault or partially her fault. She played TERRIBLY. Worst player that entire game by far. They love the praise they get, then they also have to take the criticism.

[@fleppy85]

@@javiersilva1577 Nonsense, the first and third goal were scored by players, who weren't her job to take out. Plus, what happened to the midfield before goal number 3? Nobody felt responsible to stop the English player. And let's not forget all the huge chances Australia had to score but missed. Kerr alone should have scored 3 times, Raso had a 100% chance as well.

[@javiersilva1577]

@@fleppy85Go rewatch the replay. On the 1st goal, she had an opportunity to clear the ball, and instead just stood there watching. The only goal that you could argue she had ZERO fault would be the third, but had she had better positioning she would have been there. You clearly have never played at a competitive level because you have no idea what you’re talking about.

[@tonyroberts5068]

Nasty people with nothing in their lives but to attack others who have the courage and talent to play for their country. Cowards all. To blame one person for a defeat is ridiculous. I think that the absence of Alannah Kennedy was a telling factor because the Aussie defence is so much better with her there and she was a big miss.

[@markwiemels]

We wouldn't have even been in this game without her.

[@stretchka111]

Lol righto

[@javiersilva1577]

Doesn’t change the fact that ALL of England’s goals were either completely Ellie’s fault or partially her fault. She played TERRIBLY. Worst player that entire game by far. They love the praise they get, then they also have to take the criticism.

[@vulpixfairy1985]

There will always be haters unfortunately. Australia should be proud of how far they come. All the best for their upcoming match against Sweden.

[@womba68]

you can guarantee people slagging her off would have had no interest in womens' football before the tournament and likely won't have any once it's over.

[@ericrochester8835]

We are all woke now, everyone doe's and will like womens football even if it is terrible viewing.

[@Kittyburgla]

Funny that, strikers can make a lot of mistakes and forgiven for missing "sitters" but defenders and keepers are often slated for just one. Did Ellie make more potentially match defining mistakes than Sam? Not having a go at either they both gave their all, everyone is human, they played their hearts out.

[@alani3992]

She missed the basics. Lost balance multiple possessions giving over the ball. Even on the 2nd goal, she had 2 swipes & misses on the ball. Yes Kerr also missed, but she did not mess up the basics.

[@AM2K2]

That is the life of a goalkeeper, which is why there is often a 'goalkeepers union' where they defend each other outside of the game in the media. A striker can miss chances at 0-0 and they're still in the game, the same isn't said for defenders/goalkeepers.

[@OGTheNothingMan]

​@alani3992 I so wished coach would have taken carpenter off after half time. She was all over the place. Messed couple of counter attacks before half time too🤦🤦

[@gadewaal]

Great point you make @kittyburgla

[@partylikeits1066]

​@@OGTheNothingManyeah bad games happen and she doesn't need to be raked over the coals for it. But she should've been pulled

[@VS97VS]

Keyboard Cowards 🙉 Just like the whole Matilda’s team, Ellie has given Her Heart & Sole throughout the Tournament. She is a True Legend & my favourite player. Hold your head up high Ellie, because us true supporters Love you 💛💚

[@rikmoran3963]

i hope both Ellie Carpenter and the Matildas have the strength of character to ignore these idiots. As others have said it is a TEAM game. You win and lose as a team. As someone who played a lot of sport when I was younger, I was very disappointed by some of the finger-pointing by former players appearing on some of the Australian media coverage. These comments may have been said in the heat of the moment, immediately following the game, but I still think they should have known better. I'm an England supporter, but I think the Matildas are an incredibly exciting team, who have a great future ahead of them. I look forward to many more battles between our two sides, and like many others I will be cheering for the Matildas tomorrow.

[@danidaniel559]

The truth is, Sam Kerr had at least 2 more Big Chances to Score. Even at 2-1 after which England scored the last goal. So, as a result, Ellie Carpenter is part of the team and performance is done as a team.

[@nigelholgate540]

Leave the girl alone

[@Alan_Mac]

Ellie Carpenter had a great tournament and she made one error against a girl playing the match of her life. Online trolls are just nasty, inadequate people.

[@kalebarancelovic]

Easy to troll. Difficult to play for Australia

[@TA-wg9oi]

Exactly. Great comment.

[@gle4178]

She was one of our best and has played every minute of the tournament.

[@alanbrown4703]

Yeah , when she wasn't falling over Hahaha.

[@patriciasanderson2171]

Social media is a cesspit I’m afraid. We have to ignore these pathetic people, they won’t be going anywhere.

[@evzcanderz9078]

Some people are just so immature. It’s a game, there has to be a winner and a loser. At some point someone will make a mistake

[@gloriapascoe2614]

Great comment ❤

[@paulmcdonough1093]

england where just a better team thats a fact and deserved to win

[@presntnow]

Well Done Tillies! 💛💚🇦🇺 Top 4 in World out of 200 registered FIFA Nations at FIFA WOMENS WORLD CUP 2023! Football ⚽️ is the most popular sport in Australia 🇦🇺 and the world! 🌎

[@MrKojack50]

The Matildas have done so well to get to a semi final against the best teams in the world, congratulations Aussie Matildas for a great run and a great tournament.

[@fbuis]

As an Olympique Lyonnais fan, I admire Ellie Carpenter as defender in this team in UEFA Women Cup 2022. She was winner 2 times.

[@miltonyannis3719]

Ellie Carpenter is the heart and soul of this remarkable Australian phenomenon called the Matildas. She'll bounce back from this....champions always do. My prediction: Matildas to be named "Australians of the Year", both for what they've done for the sport and for uniting the country.

[@lindsaykelly2224]

Ellie hold your head high and keep giving your all we are proud of you

[@bobdagnall3120]

The Matilda’s were magnificent against England and will continue to develop. I live in England and support England but WOMENS Soccer is GROWING FAST and LONG MAY IT CONTINUE.

[@anthonymensingh1989]

I hope you are proud of yourself Ellie Carpenter played a great tournament stop trolling a great player you are absolutely cowardly to pick on Ellie Carpenter you are the pits of the world leave Ellie Carpenter alone you are not worthy of being Australian Australians stand as one all together like the Anzacs the diggers fight together and lose together love together and fight another battle together go Ellie Carpenter and the Matilda's don't let idiots like these trolling and looking on the negative side of life You go girls go Matilda's go for bronze and shut these negative trolls a lesson in edict love Anthony Fed ex lol

[@juliannelepcha]

I wish could go to Ellie and tell her she's been so amazing this whole tournament I love her!!!!

[@kylie-mareebaldwin4672]

Bottom line. When you stuff it up, you own up.

[@melvynparkerson9984]

She should not worry about trolls we still get them trolling about women's football in England in spite of our success , t All the best for your big game.

[@Ash1959]

There needs to be one about how the media and jingoistic trolls label the French as whinges after we played physical against them, then it's somehow called 'cheating' when England tactically do the same thing against the Aussies in the next game. It's embarrassing to be an Aussie, sometimes.

[@Conics22]

She definitely made a mistake and was punished for it. But such is the cruel world of sport. It would be exceptionally hard for any one player to play their sport without a single mistake in their entire career. You’ve done more for this sport than any other Australian team before you, and because of that most of Australia is exceptionally proud of not just carpenter, but the entire squad. Go the Tillies!

[@kerrywilliams.5342]

Absolutely Agree

[@Woody...Who...]

It's exaclty how Kerr said it in the interview. Football is a team sport and it's not just one player winning or losing the match. These Trolls only prove one thing which is that the Matildas did everything right and on top of that Ellie Carpenter played an amazing tournament. From a Sweden fan: Thank you for being great hosts and being part of one of the greatest World Cups I've ever watched. 🇸🇪 💙💛💚 🇦🇺

[@brumbyrider54]

while this team brought us closer together unfortunately it cannot be said for the trolls and their comments.

[@OGTheNothingMan]

No one deserves abuses like these. But i so wished coach would have taken her off at half time. She was all over the place. We really missed Kennedy in this game. She did a lot of clearances during the game against France. And it appeared like coach didn't had a plan for the game. They were playing so amateurish.

[@glencoe1951]

These gutless Trolls are jealous of the skill of these girls and should stop hiding behind a keyboard. Ellie is a great player.

[@JackDespero]

A team loses together. That is what means to have the team spirit.

[@extremeknucklehead3637]

Let's stop giving the IMPOTENT & IGNORANT validation as that's all they are looking for. BRAVO MATILDA'S You made every AUSTRALIAN PROUD

[@chromecastthisis1251]

The captain spoke the right thing, this is a team game, singling out a player and blaming them should not happen.

[@PhilipBurton-dn3ce]

Why isolate and troll one person in a team who were never going to win the world cup final, well done Australia

[@stephenmarshall1918]

It was a howler but mistakes are made by everyone, I was critical at the time but when you calm down and can sit back and reflect on the big picture the tilly's reaching the Semi for the first time trumps everything else and the journey is still unfolding. Truly hope the Girls win the bronze as a reward for all their hard work.

[@AM2K2]

Australians were also crying that England was 'too rough' 🤣sound soft to me

[@chachi9945]

She had an amazing tournament , it’s just a shame she made an absolutely crucial error at a pivotal time in the match.

[@RouteDeTours]

Anyone calling this an error have never played football or have always and without exception had the ball bounce exactly in their favour every single time.

[@gloriapascoe2614]

You have made the biggest error by posting this online. Now go and play football

[@chachi9945]

Oh no ! I posted something online that you disagree with , I’m so sorry Karen’s . You will be ok , I hope I don’t lose sleep over it.

[@RouteDeTours]

@@chachi9945 Do you throw your teddies out of the pram like this every time someone picks you up on something ridiculous that you said?Oh, and by the way, I suggest you learn how to use an apostrophe.

[@user-le8sb6zs4d]

Typical Aussie response those criticising have probably never kicked a ball in there life you win some you lose some that’s how sport works

[@niklastorshagen6365]

Why do they have those colors on their shirts? They don't have green on their flag

[@StephenRose-ts2tf]

chin up Liz. keep doing what your doing. your great

[@madzeddies1066]

The team's defence suffered due to poor communication between Fowler and Kerr, resulting in unavoidable mistakes. Carpenter's blunder cost us a point; the coach was slow to make necessary team changes, which in this case could have brought back the team's momentum sooner. Kerr missed several scoring opportunities, and I might add vital ones, which ultimately led to their defeat. It is important to note that any form of harassment is unacceptable, and in my honest opinion, I do believe people have taken it too far in the social sphere like they always do. The British team's success can be attributed to their consistent communication and keeping track of each other's positions.

[@umitagis9508]

Evreyone makes a mistake at some stage. We learn, we get better and move on.

[@maddie2292]

"unlike the critical post game commentary from professionals" - this is a blatant disregard for the fact that these comments from professionals are a direct influence on the response of these trolls. When will the media realise their power and act responsibly!?

[@elaustraliano]

Great comments by Kerr, she always defends her teammates which is great to see!

[@Thatsoccer_girly177]

For anyone hating on her: You can’t do any better….

[@patrickcallahan9599]

Talk is cheap, anyone can sit in a chair

[@MaccaBased]

To be fair, I was critical of Carpenter's whole tournament. She was consistently out of position, or late to defend, and her turnovers were for too frequent. Her passing game was well below professional standard in every WWC match. Is she to blame for the Matilda's loss? Not singularly. It takes a team to win, and it takes a team to lose.

[@michaelrapson]

No-one is to blame. The whole team was tired from the France game, which went on forever with the penalty shootout.

[@vonlane3678]

nowt to do with england being the far better side then?

[@michaelrapson]

@@vonlane3678 That's true as well.

[@wingsofsuspensionlifts6814]

Men killing themselves left right and centre but lets focus on getting the Matildas money instead..

[@djizzah]

im not a soccer expert at all, but reading british peoples comments about our team it seems the girls did well, anybody can make a mistake, its intense high pressure out there, leave her alone

[@peterfenwick5555]

It's always the few twisted idiots who spoil it.

[@jaysonwau2508]

Samantha should come off the bench.

[@JonDoe..]

'Choosing not to show....' Oh ok then we'll just trust you then? Seriously is this television channel a purported serious news outlet? The Aussie defence was pathetic and amateurish and deserved as much criticism as possible, that's sport, what's the problem? Without context, who knows the actual facts this story doesn't cover, no one can make any considered judgement. Garbage report.

[@lukelow007]

Same as the strikers who can't even finish a chance when they have so many 😂😂😂. You said it yourself it's a team sport but when your strikers can't convert chances BLAME them as well 😂😂😂 don't just criticise the defense only

[@Gertzy41]

Aussies just run out of gas ! They need a fitness coach 😢😢😢😢

[@budoshi1981]

People can be so spiteful

[@patrickarky116]

CAN WE, THANKS????? TIME TO BE SPITEFUL!!!!!!!!

[@BG-ir1ii]

The lucky Matildas were not so lucky in the last 2 games.

[@jeremymerrifield7244]

Cowards is the correct word.. I am English and the lady has played great all competition

[@worldmusicatlas4664]

Blame Ellie? Blame the rest of the team for not scoring more goals...Come on...Ellie is fabulous. Even Ronaldo CR7 makes a mess of it at times.....It happens. Let he who is innocent...

[@StephenjohnUnwin-nn2xj]

Ellie ignore the garbage cowards on the net big💕💕💕 from england

[@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

Not a big fan of Carpenter as a player but I am disgusted with the trolls. The team lost as a whole, even Carpenter's mistake came after the team allowed the ball to be played into Australia's defensive zone with a one on one match up with a predator. You don't bash a team because it lost or a player because the team lost. That is only ever reserved for when the team has not attempted to play. Lay down Sally springs to mind.

[@mcelliotdawson7700]

Elli carpenter you are a phenomenal elite sports person … you and the whole Matildas team are inspirational.. Australia loves you ((🇦🇺❤️U))

[@DONER_KEBAB_1234]

She missed the ball and made a bad desicion. Ofc she is going to get backlash

[@SmartDumbNerdyCool]

Nah she was pushed

[@DONER_KEBAB_1234]

@@SmartDumbNerdyCool Does not matter she handled it very badly, she should've just cleared it out to the side of the pitch.

[@SmartDumbNerdyCool]

@@DONER_KEBAB_1234 Actually it does in conjunction with the ref having no control. There was obvious refereeing bias happening to the point of full blown corruption. Not a great look for the game or the integrity of females refs.

[@DONER_KEBAB_1234]

@@SmartDumbNerdyCool I will admit and i don't mean to be sexist but men's referees are a lot better then women's referees. Matilda's did very well but we lost in the end.

[@SmartDumbNerdyCool]

@@DONER_KEBAB_1234 The ref's need to stay objective though and not play favourites, it affects the result. It's like the Butterfly Effect. Even something as simple as not calling fouls for one compared to the other. A more 'masculine' female ref (i.e. dictated by testosterone and logic) would be preferred if it's gotta be a female.

[@btchplz5352]

Tbh, I don’t believe in insulting people, but , polkinghorne and carpenter should have been benched to begin with vin and de Edmond killed it when they came on, they did more damage, they worked more as a team.. and it’s also not about trying your best it’s about being the best, and they weren’t.. I’m sure they’re nice people but they need to be replaced, this is the World Cup, not club sport

[@aliciamorales6089]

Elli carpenter failed to defender that gool

[@jonlen100]

From London, pundit shouldn’t have said that.

[@ericrochester8835]

Seriously when did Australians care so much about soccer.....mens or women's .

[@Jackie-rx2wm]

Key board idiotic childishness, the matildas gave us a game, stay proud

[@vandien9721]

She did cost Australia the game though

[@darrenho9941]

Ellie, stay strong. You are one of the best defenders in women's football history. Do not let one mistake bring you down and just ignore these hate comments. These despicable people will get what they deserve. You and the rest of the team have done your country proud. Just keep going and be a better version of yourself each day. I am sure that you will get there and so will the rest of the team. GO MATILDAS ❤❤

[@kannankarmegam-bne]

It’s a terrible defensive skill

[@BlakeRobert777]

There's just misunderstanding here for the critics. You know very well that one team has to lose, and it was unfortunate that the dice fell onto the Matildas. Besides, for a team to make to the 4th place in the world cup, the Matildas were superb. Congratulations Matilda.

[@juanfrankazofeifagonzalez6583]

- The Goalkeeper Arnold Was a Very DisasTer in This ImPorTanT Game...~🤔✨🤾🏻‍♀️🇦🇺💥

[@fernandoulisessosa2212]

it was a huge mistake

[@SaltBushCity]

Yeah that's what social media is for.

[@ronsmac]

Part of pro sports is being heaped with praise and adoration when playing well and being criticized for massive blunders. The days of not being able to criticize a player because she’s a woman and deemed more sensitive are over and it’s sexist to think women can’t handle criticism.

[@SmartDumbNerdyCool]

Ellie was clearly pushed in the back. It was a foul. She was stumbling in the direction of the push.

[@iandouthwaite7327]

Poor little lambs! Stop whinging! Beat by a better team..end of!

[@roderickantony7770]

Yes I agree, the whole England team should have been sent off for that push, banned from football for ever and sent to a penal colony like err, err, err Australia and made to eat sour grapes like you.......Thanks bye. PS... Come on Sweden

[@melvynparkerson9984]

Pushed in the back ? put your best specs on and have a look and see you are wrong , VAR would have seen it , learn to lose with dignity.

[@EcopiuM]

@@iandouthwaite7327 There's no doubt england was the better team on the night and I don't think ellie was fouled but that doesn't change the english grubbery especially in the first half. You people confuse "physical football" with playing rugby.

[@iandouthwaite7327]

@@EcopiuM utter nonsense! Contact sport. Get over it!

[@GODSOFFOOTBALLGOLD]

the highs and lows of sport, there will always be errors but i bet you cant make her feel worst than she feels herself. when you project hate it is a self releflection of your own flaws

[@Stickleback]

Carpenter played her heart out in this Tournament, she`s an amazing talent, it takes a team to win a soccer game, not 1 person apart from a striker`s job, which is the position to help win a game, lay off Ellie Carpenter.

[@petermcculloch4933]

Arm chair critics' who never challenge themselves to attempt difficult tasks, don't understand failure is married to success.

[@patrickarky116]

NAH, FAILURE NEVER GET'S MARRIED BECAUSE OF HYPERGAMY!!!!!!

[@emc59789]

Her instant reaction after the goal conceded said otherwise

[@ok-nj2dz]

what do u mean? also i’m confused by ellie’s reaction like was she yelling like it wasn’t her fault 😂

[@sharoneverett8064]

Well done, these girls stopped the nation, only them and a horse race have ever done that, and it was womens football, I have worked in a male industry for 40yrs still trying to be treated as an equal, these girls rewrote history in this country and we're so proud of all of them, go girls bring home a medal, and Ellie carpenter wear it with well deserved pride, luv you all, trolls are keyboard cowards, go tillies

[@Michael.Talbot]

As an Englishman our mens team have been knocked out of finals and semi finals in the last few years so we know how it feels, I hope Australia dust themselves down and smash Sweden. Cmon Aus!

[@deewhite3764]

Go matildas you are all amazing players and i adore you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jgnasher7048]

I'm ecstatic that the lionesses won but hounding this girl is totally out of order, cowards the lot of you ...

[@janegirot1623]

The trolls are people who probably have never played the game in their lives. Pathetic people who hide behind a computer and not face to face

[@kylie-mareebaldwin4672]

Our key defender was off sick, Allan Kennedy.

[@prophet1782]

The result could be different .sad. The 2nd goal could be saved, as for the 3rd four players ,were standing around by close watching the goal kick without any attempt to block it. What were they thinking ? It might be a miss ??

[@CHRISTABELCHITUNGILA-px4tm]

Poor defending Ella

[@shinkicksgetthechicks]

Carpenter didn't do a that bad job the defense all had to pick up slack after losing Kennedy. If anything Polkinghorne was terrible worse on ground but even in her defense she has had zero mileage this world cup and was not reading the play well and getting caught out of position loosing her footing on every defensive exchange. But you still can't blame someone that had no time on the pitch and wasn't gelling with Catley or Carpenter the defense was a mess. That's where England caught us with our pants down. If Kennedy was there between her and Catley and Arnold had things covered previously and were well up to the task against any team. Its a shame Kennedy pulled out at the last minute. Does anybody know what happened to her yet ? We need to focus on a stronger defense as our mids and forwards are pretty class. Kennedy Arnold and Catley need a bit more help in their department.

[@Junder69]

Now you know how Novak felt. 😁

[@cjw9257]

This is what happens these days with gutless keyboard warriors who couldn’t count to ten. Elle is a champion make no mistake. Get lost losers

[@android0391]

I cant even find the clip of failure, protecting them hard🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡🤡

[@ajbigs]

welcome to the world game, need to get used to criticism and praise, semi-final, no excuse for silly mistakes.

[@edgeware15]

That's awful and no human being should be subject to that. If she was a man though, the media and fans would all turn on him and he would be expected to deal with it with only the support of family and team mates. Glad at least half the population gets a bit of media support.