Angry Matildas fans blast 'cowardly' Lionesses' aggressive approach in World Cup semi-final as they accuse England of 'being out for Sam Kerr'

Australia fans were up in arms at England's aggressive approach in the Women's World Cup semi-final. Australian fans were up in arms at England's aggressive approach in the World Cup semi-final Matildas skipper Sam Kerr was on the end of some bruising treatment from England Unsurprisingly, the physical approach did not please Matildas fans, who took to social media to vent their frustration. Some supporters, meanwhile, suggested England were deliberately targeting Matildas skipper Sam Kerr, who made his first start of the tournament on Wednesday night. Matildas fans accused the Lionesses of being cowardly in their approach on Wednesday Another fan complained Australia were getting no protection from referee Tori Penso While another supporter joked England had adopted a rugby-like approach Kerr came into the Matildas starting XI for Emily Van Egmond, despite playing just 75 minutes of football at the World Cup so far. England defender Alex Greenwood was the only player booked in the first half Some Matildas fans claimed England were desperate to stop Kerr in any way possible The feeling was shared even by some of the neutrals, who noted the punishing treatment dished out to the Matildas skipper 'The girls have been smashing it and absolutely dominating.