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Elise Kellond-Knight in Response to Brazil Celebrations: 'It Pisses You Off'

Australia's Elise Kellond-Knight has said the Matildas were fired up by Brazil's celebrations as they secured a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against the South Americans in Group C at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on Thursday.

The No. 6 ranked side in the world, Australia had fallen to a shock 2-1 defeat to Italy in their tournament opener at France 2019.

After a Marta penalty and Cristiane's fourth strike of the tournament put them 2-0 behind at the
Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, Australia looked like they could be heading out of the tournament.