Amid crowds decked out in green and gold, The News joined Socceroos fans at Shepparton Showgrounds to watch the live screening of Australia v Paraguay.
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We asked attendees what brought them out to watch the final Group D match on Friday, June 26.
Mick Miksad
I love seeing the Socceroos on the big stage, I love to support them. My brother came down to Melbourne for the first game. I said I'll come up here for one of them.
It is great to be part of a shared experience, no matter what background you’re from, no matter your class or culture we’re all going for the same team.
Australia’s got a good chance of getting through so it should be a good game.
John Miksad.
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John Miksad
I’ve got the week off so I’m taking the opportunity to watch the World Cup games. It’s worked out really well. We saw there was a live site here so we came to watch it.
Tessa Marnane with her son Tommy Fiorenza, 1.
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Tessa Marnane
I’ve got three boys who are home schooled so we’re always looking for free events and activities. This can be part of their cultural curriculum.
Joel Aitken.
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Joel Aitken
The Türkiye game was a great atmosphere so I decided to come back down. It's good to watch it with a bit of atmosphere in a good setting. It makes you feel as close to being there as you can.
I took the day off work and picked the young fella up from kindergarten so we can make a day of it.
Layla Kelly, 10.
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Layla Kelly
We came to have fun and watch our country hopefully win.
Donal Shiju.
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Donal Shiju
It’s a good experience to get out in the community and see the game. I’m not the hugest fan of soccer but I just thought I would watch it for the World Cup.
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