Matildas Vow Coach Sacking Will Not Disrupt World Cup Bid

Muhammad Rameez Published January 22, 2019 | 03:46 PM

The Australian women's national football team vowed Tuesday to remain focused on their World Cup aspirations despite the shock sacking of coach Alen Stajcic

Sydney, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Jan, 2019 ) :The Australian women's national football team vowed Tuesday to remain focused on their World Cup aspirations despite the shock sacking of coach Alen Stajcic.

Football Federation Australia dumped Stajcic on Saturday just five months from the World Cup over concerns about "workplace" and "player welfare" issues.

The women's national side, known as the Matildas, on Tuesday thanked Stajcic for his tenure and his "strong" advocacy for women's football.

"We, the Matildas, would like to acknowledge it's been a difficult time for everyone involved," the team said in a statement via players association Professional Footballers Australia.

"It's important for us now to stay focused on our common goal, which remains winning the World Cup 2019."FFA chief David Gallop at the weekend said he had lost faith in the 45-year-old coach, but calls have grown for a more detailed explanation of the sudden dismissal.