Local grown kicking goals on the world stage

LINK WITH SUPERSTAR... Everybody knows Cortnee's name after the stunning Matilda's victory against France on Saturday, August 12, but did you know that the talented soccer player was born in Shepparton and began her schooling at St George's Road Primary School? Photo: Supplied (Matilda's official website).

A STRIKE of a right foot has sent Shepparton born Cortnee Vine, and the Matildas, into Australian folklore. The Matildas toppled soccer superpower France after a nine-shot penalty shootout to see them through to the World Cup semi-finals.

A far cry from the world stage, the Sydney F.C. forward’s humble beginnings began at St Georges Road Primary, tagging along behind older brother, Jayden.

LINK WITH SUPERSTAR… Everybody knows Cortnee’s name after the stunning Matilda’s victory against France on Saturday, August 12, but did you know that the talented soccer player was born in Shepparton and began her schooling at St George’s Road Primary School? Photo: Supplied (Matilda’s official website).

Cortnee attended St Georges Road Primary School when she first kicked the round ball. Playing as a six-year-old in the under tens. Before mum and dad, Hedie and Garry Vine, packed up the family and moved to Brisbane.

The enthralling match had many heart stopping moments as it drew into overtime with neither side able to score. Then it was onto the penalty shootout, with Australia and France each scoring six goals, before Cortnee sliced the sealer past French goalkeeper, Pauline Peyraud Magnin.

The Matildas take on England in the semi-final on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 8pm.

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