Eagles’ to mark World Cup

Caitlin Ford is one of the stars for the Matildas (AAP Image/James Ross)

Keen to watch the Matildas opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in your own backyard?

The North Sunshine Eagles women’s soccer team is hosting function at the Deer Park Club on July 20, for soccer fans of all ages to watch the Matildas’ game with Ireland.

Eagles women’s coach Lirim Selimi said the female players at the club were keen to see what the Aussies can do. He said they were keen to get as many people down there as possible to watch the match.

“Numbers are looking really good and we’ve had a bit of traction,” he said.

‘To even think that we have a World Cup here, it’s great for women’s footy and the girls and women that want to play the sport.

“It shows how far we have come and there’s so many opportunities.”

The function will include food and soft drinks.

Bookings are essential with the event running from 7pm.

Details: buytickets.at/nsefc/951257