Lithgow teenager, Harry Kelly has described the moment he was selected to carry the game ball for the Matildas VS Denmark match as "amazing".
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Kelly was selected from a crowd of an estimated 75,784 fans, according to the official Women's World Cup website.
The atmosphere in the stadium was high as fans cheered Kelly on to commence the game.
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"The roar of the crowd was amazing," Kelly said.
"I felt very proud, excited and happy."
To add to the honour; It was the ball Kelly carried out that the Matilda's used to emerge victorious with a 2-0 win against Denmark.
According to Kelly, he has been following the Matildas since he was 8-years-old and has enjoyed witnessing the team emerge from strength to strength.
Kelly said the Matildas are facing a challenging game in their bid to make it to finals, with their upcoming match against England set to be difficult to predict.
"It will be hard for them I think, but I hope they win," Kelly said.
Kelly will be cheering for team during the match, particularly Ellie Carpenter who is his favourite player.
Carrying the ball for a Matildas game will likely be a lifelong memory for Kelly, who said he feels incredibly honoured to have had the opportunity.
"It was an honour to be able to represent the Lithgow community," Kelly said.
Reidun Berntsen
Reidun is a Journalist and writer who lives in a country town 3 hours from Sydney, Australia. From a young age, Reidun has been in love with words and the infinite possibilities they bring. Stories, features and poems have been a major part of her writing career.
Reidun is a Journalist and writer who lives in a country town 3 hours from Sydney, Australia. From a young age, Reidun has been in love with words and the infinite possibilities they bring. Stories, features and poems have been a major part of her writing career.
