Hundreds of people have crammed into Globe Lane in Wollongong to cheer on the Matildas in tonight's historical semi-final against England.
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About 300 supporters are either seated around the big-screen television on folding chairs or watching from restaurant verandahs overlooking the lane.
The atmosphere was already electric at kick-off.
![Matildas fans gather in Globe Lane in Wollongong on Wednesday night. Picture by Marlene Even Matildas fans gather in Globe Lane in Wollongong on Wednesday night. Picture by Marlene Even](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/rdPnbxNSt95RbDXSGgzrdz/74e2a97a-17b9-4d0a-977b-3ce9ea215e5f.jpg/r0_0_4032_2267_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Globe Lane is one of dozens of live Women's World Cup sites across the region, with thousands of new and old Tillys fans looking to experience the roar of a big crowd.
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