Major Australian retailer ROASTED for huge Matildas clanger online ahead of the Asian Cup

Major Australian retailer Kmart has been roasted online following a huge clanger involving the Matildas ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup.

An eagle-eyed fan spotted the embarrassing merchandise error on Kmart’s website, where a model can be seen in a Matildas supporter top ahead of the soccer tournament starting in Perth on March 1.

Problem is the model can be seen clutching a footy from a rival code – a yellow AFL Sherrin match-day ball.

It didn’t take long for bemused Matildas fans to poke fun at Kmart. 

‘They literally sell Matildas soccer balls,’ said one.

‘Just embarrassing. Shows just how ‘thin’ their support really is,’ offered another.

‘How pathetic,’ a third bluntly added.

Daily Mail approached Kmart for comment. 

It didn’t take long for bemused fans to poke fun at Kmart, with one pointing out the retailer have Matildas soccer balls available for fans online and in store

Meanwhile, star midfielder Hayley Raso said the Tillies are embracing the huge level of expectation from home fans ahead of the Asian Cup

Sam Kerr will captain the Matildas – and she is the only current Aussie player to have won the Asian Cup – in 2010, when the striker was a teenager

Meanwhile, star midfielder Hayley Raso said the Tillies are embracing the huge level of expectation from home fans.

The Matildas have only won the Asian Cup once – in 2010 – but many locals feel they are certainties to hoist the silverware in the March 21 final.

‘We know a lot of people want us to do well,’ Raso said.

‘I think we are probably our harshest critics….(but) we love the pressure, we love performing here in Australia. 

‘We want to win games, so I think that’s what pushes us the most.’

All the Matildas’ matches will be broadcast live on Network 10, while every tournament game can be streamed on Paramount+.