Fan fever swept across the nation as the Aussies defeated Brazil and the sport held its own in the 24-hour news cycle, pitted against mainstream men’s sport.

Clyde United vice-president and all age ladies’ captain/coach Renee Coubrough said by televising games, she could see how the women’s game had improved.

“It’s definitely stronger than it used to be,” Coubrough said.

“I think having a league in Australia has helped the girls better their soccer and has given them something to aim towards.

“It wasn’t there when I was growing up playing soccer.”

Fans have been able to follow to Matildas and interact with them on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.

The range of various media platforms and volume that people consume has helped improve coverage in a competitive marketplace but with the ABC announcing it would cut its 2015/16 W-League broadcast in November, fans were feeling sour.

Without a TV deal the “W-League is dead” said Matildas mentor and legend Sarah Walsh.

Walsh added that a new broadcast contract was close to being finalised for the new season.

Coubrough echoed her sentiments.

“I’d like to see more coverage, not just soccer, but of women’s sport,” she said.