Matildas versus Brazil shows Newcastle could host 2023 Women's World Cup matches if Australia is successful in its bid

Nick Bielby
Updated September 22 2017 - 3:38pm, first published 3:30pm
Runaway success: Matildas player Alanna Kennedy beats Ludmila da Silva of Brazil during the clash at McDonald Jones Stadium. Picture: AAP
Runaway success: Matildas player Alanna Kennedy beats Ludmila da Silva of Brazil during the clash at McDonald Jones Stadium. Picture: AAP

After a record-crowd at this week’s international women’s football fixture at McDonald Jones Stadium, attention has turned to the role Newcastle could play if Australia is successful in its 2023 Women’s World Cup bid.

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Nick Bielby

Nick Bielby

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Nick Bielby is a crime reporter who has been with the Newcastle Herald since 2017.

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