The growth of East Bentleigh SC is symbolic of how soccer has expanded during Steph Catley’s time in the sport.
When Steph Catley started playing at East Bentleigh Soccer Club as a six-year-old, she had to join older brother Daniel’s team. Now she’s a Matildas star and the club has an army of eager young female players.
Catley, 29, shot to prominence by nailing a goal from the penalty spot in Australia’s 1-0 win over Ireland on day one of the tournament, a moment that captured the imagination of wannabe Matildas across the nation, particularly at her home club. Steph Catley’s penalty proved the difference between the Matildas and Ireland in their World Cup opener.Jason Hart, whose five-year-old daughter Charlotte is one of those MiniRoos participants, said having the Women’s World Cup in Australia was having a huge impact on the kids.
As a global superstar in her sport and one of the nation’s most recognisable athletes, Kerr is a clear favourite among the East Bentleigh faithful.But Hart said community pride in East Bentleigh at Catley’s achievements had been obvious, particularly on social media, since the World Cup started.Emily Wall, who has a son and daughter playing soccer at East Bentleigh SC, said her family had been following the Matildas’ fortunes closely.
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