- A satellite failure angered many Matildas fans
- The play against Canada late in the first half was impossible to follow
- Channel 10 later apologized to viewers for the blunder on live TV
Matildas fans have been left furious after a massive glitch made viewing impossible late in the first half during the international friendly against Canada on Wednesday.
Channel 10 provided live coverage from BC Place in Vancouver on Wednesday and television chaos ensued seconds after midfielder Quinn scored for the hosts.
Commentator Andy Harper explained during half-time analysis that “a storm had disrupted the satellite,” but that didn't stop many fans from expressing their frustration after being forced to endure a gray mat covering the screen for what seemed like an eternity.
“The (satellite) feed is getting a bit fragmented, a bit you say… try it,” said one bewildered fan on platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
A second posted: 'This satellite is horrible, I can't deal with it. Channel 10's apology made me laugh though… it seems like it's being played in a snowstorm.'
Dozens of Matildas fans were furious after a massive satellite failure made TV viewing impossible (pictured) late in the first half during the international friendly against Canada
Australia also had a much stronger squad, with the likes of Caitlin Foord Hayley Raso, Alanna Kennedy (pictured) and Steph Catley all starting
Fan favorite Mary Fowler was well contained by the Canadian defenders from the opening whistle
The free-to-air network apologized for the on-air blunders, which were corrected early in the second half.
On the field, Australia had a much stronger side, with the likes of Caitlin Foord, Mary Fowler, Hayley Raso, Katrina Gorry and Steph Catley all starting.
It followed last Saturday's 5-0 draw, which saw coach Tony Gustavsson come under fire for resting many of his first-choice stars.
The game also started nearly 25 minutes late due to celebrations for veteran forward Christine Sinclair, who was making her 331st (and final) appearance for the Canadian national team.
During her international career, Sinclair was a fourteen-time Canada Footballer of the Year, led her country since 2006 and played in six World Cups, ten CONCACAF tournaments and four Olympic Games.
The striker also won gold at the 2021 Tokyo Games – running out a winner in her last appearance with a 1-0 win in front of more than 48,000 fans.