Australia coach Tony Gustavsson told his deflated players that they have "no time to dwell" on their crushing Women's World Cup semifinal loss against England on Wednesday, with the third-place match looming on Saturday.
The Matildas were beaten 3-1 by a ruthless England team, shattering not only their dreams of lifting the trophy for the first time, but the hopes of an expectant nation that was captivated by their exploits.
Despite the gut-wrenching disappointment, the players must lift themselves one last time to vie for bronze against Sweden in Brisbane on Saturday, with a legion of new fans wanting more.