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Former Socceroo unloads on Matildas haters

The retired keeper believes the Matildas and new coach Ante Milicic deserve more support

Never one to pull his punches, former Socceroos goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac has slammed Australian critics of the Matildas' Women's World Cup campaign.

After an opening loss to Italy, Australia bounced back against Brazil with an epic comeback win before dispatching Jamaica 4-1 to seal their place in the Round of 16.

While finishing the group in second and securing a knockout clash against Norway, the Matildas and their coach Ante Milicic have come under heavy criticism in the process.