Ellie Carpenter with Australia against Denmark during the 2023 World Cup (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Australia's vice-captain Ellie Carpenter hopes to finally win a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Olympics have a special flavor for Ellie Carpenter. After 4 seasons playing at Olympique Lyonnais, playing this tournament in France is an advantage for the Australian:It's really special. It feels like another big match at home for meI”. with The Matildas, OL No. 12, will be playing in his third Olympic Games with the goal of winning a medal. The task will be difficult: “We have to be really ready and we are going to really push for this medal” she revealed To the official website of selection. Australia finished 4th in both the Tokyo 2020 Games and the 2023 World Cup.
Hard group B
Australia will need a solid showing in a tough Group B with the USA, Germany and Zambia before they can hope for a medal. With experience, Carpenter believes his selection is up to the challenge: “This team is truly special. On or off the field, we're a family, we're always fighting each other, playing each other, whatever“.
Australia's first match is against Germany at the Velodrome on July 25. That will be a clash against Zambia on July 28, before a big shocker against the USA on July 31.
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