Texi Smith
@texismith.com
Author. FIFA-accredited journalist. Photographer. Aussie. Sydney FC member Cove Heights, Gladesville Ravens 45s player, NWSFRA ref. NUFC. MC Solaar disciple. Come visit texismith.com, check out my books at https://www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/collections/
Were you at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon? Lots of fun, a @sydneyfc.bsky.social win, debuts and debut goals, a new baby, surprise call-ups, a bit of everything on a day that felt like a double-header after the storm hit. Marvellous entertaiment. Read on...
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Sydney storm past Glory
Sydney FC Women 2 Perth Glory 0 While all eyes should have been on Tony Popovic’s experimental team playing Venezuela in Houston with the FIFA World Cup 2026 in mind, we were instead treated …
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November 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Were you at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday afternoon? Lots of fun, a @sydneyfc.bsky.social win, debuts and debut goals, a new baby, surprise call-ups, a bit of everything on a day that felt like a double-header after the storm hit. Marvellous entertaiment. Read on...
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"...if you’re looking for a similar kind of buzz to seeing Oasis for the first time, head down to a @sydneyfc.bsky.social game and experience all the emotions while you sing along..."
#MacarthurFC the latest victims of the fast-finishing Sky Blues out in the burbs.
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#MacarthurFC the latest victims of the fast-finishing Sky Blues out in the burbs.
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And I like it, I like it, I like it…
Sydney FC 2 Macarthur FC 0 Sydney’s won three in a row! And so sang the Cove after the Sky Blues eventually put Macarthur FC to the sword at a blowy Leichhardt Oval on Sunday afternoon. In th…
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November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"...if you’re looking for a similar kind of buzz to seeing Oasis for the first time, head down to a @sydneyfc.bsky.social game and experience all the emotions while you sing along..."
#MacarthurFC the latest victims of the fast-finishing Sky Blues out in the burbs.
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#MacarthurFC the latest victims of the fast-finishing Sky Blues out in the burbs.
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"¿Por qué no los dos?" - it's because someone decided to schedule both the women's and men's on the same day with 45 minutes to get from Leichhardt Oval to McDonald Jones stadium. So we chose. And we were entertained. The @aleague.bsky.social women's is back, baby!
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Choosing between boys and girls
Sydney FC Women 2 Melbourne City 2 With the bus to Newcastle already departed, and those nailed-on Sydney Women’s Cove members having to decide between one of the best away days of the season…
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November 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
"¿Por qué no los dos?" - it's because someone decided to schedule both the women's and men's on the same day with 45 minutes to get from Leichhardt Oval to McDonald Jones stadium. So we chose. And we were entertained. The @aleague.bsky.social women's is back, baby!
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So, I clicked into this and read the comments. Sounds like one of my fellow tipsters is bitter at the foot of the ladder after 2 rounds. A bundle of flukes? How very dare you, sir. Let's see who's fluking tips this weekend in the @aleaguemen.bsky.social... #itswar
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A-League tipping Round 3: Perth on the ropes after Zdrilic sacking, early pressure for Wanderers and Victory
Round 3 A-League action looks as unpredictable as ever. Who wins as the form teams start to rise to the top?
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October 31, 2025 at 6:38 AM
So, I clicked into this and read the comments. Sounds like one of my fellow tipsters is bitter at the foot of the ladder after 2 rounds. A bundle of flukes? How very dare you, sir. Let's see who's fluking tips this weekend in the @aleaguemen.bsky.social... #itswar
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Leichhardt Oval, known to many as the Eighth Wonder of the World, was the venue for @sydneyfc.bsky.social's first home game of the @aleague.bsky.social season. Were you there? Whilst the football wasn't exactly top quality, the occasion certainly was. Have a read...
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Hello, hello. Good to be back!
Sydney FC 2 Central Coast Mariners 0 Six months since we last cheered on our boys in blue in a league fixture in Sydney, Leichhardt Oval was the perfect scene to fall in love with football all over…
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October 26, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Leichhardt Oval, known to many as the Eighth Wonder of the World, was the venue for @sydneyfc.bsky.social's first home game of the @aleague.bsky.social season. Were you there? Whilst the football wasn't exactly top quality, the occasion certainly was. Have a read...
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Come and have a go! After Round 1 of the @aleagues.bsky.social men, we should have a better idea of the lay of the land. Experience tells us that this league is full of surprises though and what looks like a home banker is indeed a trap for the tipsters. Read on.
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A-League tipping Round 2: Perth, Brisbane and Central Coast looking to back up quick starts to the season
Round 1 of the 2025/26 A-League competition had it all. Who backs up after an explosive start to the season?
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October 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Come and have a go! After Round 1 of the @aleagues.bsky.social men, we should have a better idea of the lay of the land. Experience tells us that this league is full of surprises though and what looks like a home banker is indeed a trap for the tipsters. Read on.
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Grab your tickets, get a group of mates together and head down to an Australian Championship game this weekend. Here's how my first taste of this fledgling competition went, and I look forward to being back for more. Division Two is here! Get on board. #football
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Australian Championship – what’s that?
There’s just no helping some people. It absolutely amazes me that many football fans in Australia, so caught up in the English Premier League and how their Fantasy team is doing, have no idea…
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October 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Grab your tickets, get a group of mates together and head down to an Australian Championship game this weekend. Here's how my first taste of this fledgling competition went, and I look forward to being back for more. Division Two is here! Get on board. #football
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Ramblings from one mile above sea-level in Colorado as the @socceroos.bsky.social showed they are human in a loss to the @usmnt.ussoccer.com. Foul throw at international level, former Prime Minister in green and gold, more biff from the Aussie bad boys. Read on!
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Mile High expectations for Socceroos: World Cup rehearsal whets the appetite for 2026
If you’ve never been to Denver, let me set the scene. Arriving at the international airport, a giant blue mustang with red glowing eyes,…
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October 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Ramblings from one mile above sea-level in Colorado as the @socceroos.bsky.social showed they are human in a loss to the @usmnt.ussoccer.com. Foul throw at international level, former Prime Minister in green and gold, more biff from the Aussie bad boys. Read on!
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Here we go! Here’s how the @socceroos.bsky.social outfoxed Canada in a smash-and-grab win in Montreal on Friday night. Stunned disbelief for the home team, Australia with a sprinkling of luck and a touch of cheek to pull off a major heist. Read and smile…
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Master tactician Tony Popovic changes the game as Socceroos show their World Cup credentials
A picture-perfect autumn day in Montreal, bouncing grey squirrels frolicking in the leafy surrounds of Stade Saputo in the Olympic Stadium complex, gave way…
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October 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Here we go! Here’s how the @socceroos.bsky.social outfoxed Canada in a smash-and-grab win in Montreal on Friday night. Stunned disbelief for the home team, Australia with a sprinkling of luck and a touch of cheek to pull off a major heist. Read and smile…
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Despite being advised not to write about the 2022
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
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FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
www.amazon.com.au/Metro-this-w...
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Despite being advised not to write about the 2022
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
www.amazon.com.au/Metro-this-w...
FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here it is. Available only on Amazon, buy the eBook and treat yourself to the coffee table book for Christmas. And that's @shellbywoo.bsky.social on the cover. Metro, This Way! Out now.
www.amazon.com.au/Metro-this-w...
It's trial time for our NPL players. What can you expect in October and what will your football journey look like in 2026?
#football #soccer #trials
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#football #soccer #trials
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Navigating Youth Football Trials: What Parents Should Know
Navigate the emotional trials of youth football in Australia this October, where dreams clash with reality for young aspiring players.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
It's trial time for our NPL players. What can you expect in October and what will your football journey look like in 2026?
#football #soccer #trials
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#football #soccer #trials
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You couldn’t fail to be impressed with the @socceroos.bsky.social performance last night in Auckland. The lime and yellow found their groove in attack and it could have been more against a stubborn New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium. Bring on the FIFA World Cup…
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Toure de force: Socceroos complete Ashes smash and grab mission with young guns firing
Tony Popovic sat alone in the away dugout as his team started their warm-up, taking in the pre-game atmosphere in front of a surprisingly…
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September 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
You couldn’t fail to be impressed with the @socceroos.bsky.social performance last night in Auckland. The lime and yellow found their groove in attack and it could have been more against a stubborn New Zealand at Mount Smart Stadium. Bring on the FIFA World Cup…
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Half time in the Soccer Ashes two-legged tie between the @socceroos.bsky.social and New Zealand with Australia taking a one-goal lead to Auckland on Tuesday. Trying to find the positives in the nation’s capital, this was far from our peak. Read all about it here…
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Socceroos 'did OK' but this was a true test of patience as Balard rises from the Ashes
A beautiful day in Canberra, the blossoming wattle on the Federal Highway allowing us to forget just how miserable a winter we’ve had, gave…
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September 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Half time in the Soccer Ashes two-legged tie between the @socceroos.bsky.social and New Zealand with Australia taking a one-goal lead to Auckland on Tuesday. Trying to find the positives in the nation’s capital, this was far from our peak. Read all about it here…
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Did a marathon, watched some football. Sunday done well.
August 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Did a marathon, watched some football. Sunday done well.
It was a big ask, and Blacktown City almost delivered. A team not known for goalscoring, the girls took the 2025 Football NSW Girl Youth League 2 U18 season right down to the wire as Camden Tigers stood in their way. What an occasion. Fantastic entertainment! #football
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Final day agony after City hit six
Blacktown City 6 Camden Tigers 1 An incredible scenario played out on the final day as the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s reached its crescendo on the first sunny weekend of August. Wi…
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August 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
It was a big ask, and Blacktown City almost delivered. A team not known for goalscoring, the girls took the 2025 Football NSW Girl Youth League 2 U18 season right down to the wire as Camden Tigers stood in their way. What an occasion. Fantastic entertainment! #football
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Look, at least we had a good night. @sydneyfc.bsky.social put their fans through the wringer again, this time failing handsomely in a penalty shoot-out after a good showing. The Australia Cup will not be our gateway to Asian football this year. Read and weep...
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Our aim is to win trophies
Sydney FC 1 Auckland FC 1 (AET Auckland 3-1 on penalties) Sydney FC paid the penalty for a diabolical set of spot kicks that derailed the club’s number one priority of winning trophies; only …
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August 24, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Look, at least we had a good night. @sydneyfc.bsky.social put their fans through the wringer again, this time failing handsomely in a penalty shoot-out after a good showing. The Australia Cup will not be our gateway to Asian football this year. Read and weep...
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It's time to believe. Despite @sydneyfc.bsky.social being homeless again and with our Brazilian imports dwindling, there is much to be excited about heading into the 2025/26 season. What was discussed at our fan forum? Here's a little teaser...
#SydneyFC #Aleagues
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#SydneyFC #Aleagues
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Sydney FC member’s forum
On a cold and wet Monday evening in Macquarie Park, Sydney FC hosted the first members’ forum of CEO Mark Aubrey and coach Ufuk Talay’s reign, and it was a huge success. Having original…
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August 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
It's time to believe. Despite @sydneyfc.bsky.social being homeless again and with our Brazilian imports dwindling, there is much to be excited about heading into the 2025/26 season. What was discussed at our fan forum? Here's a little teaser...
#SydneyFC #Aleagues
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#SydneyFC #Aleagues
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The final day looms! Blacktown City still in with a shout of finals football after dispatching Sutherland Strikers in an entertaining contest. The Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s continues to surprise and delight, and this one was no exception! Read on...
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Blacktown City Dominates Sutherland Strikers in 4-0 Victory
Blacktown City secures a decisive 4-0 victory over Sutherland Strikers in the Football NSW Girls Youth League, highlighting key performances.
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August 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The final day looms! Blacktown City still in with a shout of finals football after dispatching Sutherland Strikers in an entertaining contest. The Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s continues to surprise and delight, and this one was no exception! Read on...
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What were you doing on Friday night? What, you weren't in Nowra to enjoy a ding-dong battle between South East Phoenix and Blacktown City in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s? What a game, what a start to the weekend! Football, you beautiful thing!
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Waterhouse sees double in Friday frolic
South East Phoenix 1 Blacktown City 2 An all-action performance from Lily Waterhouse earned Blacktown City a crucial win in a Friday night showdown as South East Phoenix went close to denting the v…
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August 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
What were you doing on Friday night? What, you weren't in Nowra to enjoy a ding-dong battle between South East Phoenix and Blacktown City in the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s? What a game, what a start to the weekend! Football, you beautiful thing!
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It's the hope that kills you! A pivotal game in the race for the final spot in the end of season festivities saw SD Raiders come from a goal down to snatch three vital points at Blacktown City. The Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 U18s never disappoints! Read on...
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City’s season shredded by Raiders
Blacktown City 1 SD Raiders 2 The anguish at the final whistle was real for Blacktown City as the realisation dropped that SD Raiders had all but booked the fourth spot in the finals series at thei…
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August 10, 2025 at 11:09 PM
It's the hope that kills you! A pivotal game in the race for the final spot in the end of season festivities saw SD Raiders come from a goal down to snatch three vital points at Blacktown City. The Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 U18s never disappoints! Read on...
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Is everyone sitting up and taking notice now? Form team Blacktown City with a superb win against @ccmarinersofficial.bsky.social in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s on Sunday. They just keep getting better and better! Have a read of this latest upset result. Click the link!
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Super City blow title race wide open
Blacktown City 1 Central Coast Mariners 0 An exquisite second-half free-kick from Blacktown City’s Dominique Ashton, arrowed into the top right-hand corner via the fingertips of Mariners goal…
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July 28, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Is everyone sitting up and taking notice now? Form team Blacktown City with a superb win against @ccmarinersofficial.bsky.social in the Football NSW GYL2 U18s on Sunday. They just keep getting better and better! Have a read of this latest upset result. Click the link!
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If you're going to a live football match, a little bit of context can go a long way to enhancing the experience. This is not theatre, do not expect the full story. Do your homework, and a game like this Australia Cup round of 32 contest will be a cracker.
#football
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#football
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Do your homework, enjoy your football
Northern Tigers 0 Sydney United 1 Turns out, all you need is a little context, and a football game that would normally mean absolutely nothing to you turns into an exciting contest that has you gri…
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July 25, 2025 at 4:56 AM
If you're going to a live football match, a little bit of context can go a long way to enhancing the experience. This is not theatre, do not expect the full story. Do your homework, and a game like this Australia Cup round of 32 contest will be a cracker.
#football
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#football
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Hey, I'm writing a new book. Football fiction novel no. 7 is underway. Life is relentless at the moment, so progress has been slow, and there's simply too much football going on. Season's nearly over. Time to get cracking. #author #writer #books #AuthorsOfTwitter #writing #novels #fiction #reading
July 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Your Monday morning match action from the @footballnsw.bsky.social GYL2 U18s. What a game at Jensen Park on Sunday as Blacktown City finished with nine players but hotshot Emily Jackson's hat-trick had already won it against Bankstown City Lions. Read all about it...
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The game that had everything
Bansktown City 0 Blacktown City 3 Blacktown City reignited their charge up the Football NSW Girls Youth League 2 Under 18s with a fantastic win at Jensen Park on Sunday, ending the contest with nin…
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July 20, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Your Monday morning match action from the @footballnsw.bsky.social GYL2 U18s. What a game at Jensen Park on Sunday as Blacktown City finished with nine players but hotshot Emily Jackson's hat-trick had already won it against Bankstown City Lions. Read all about it...
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I don't care what anyone says, Tuesday night's game at Allianz Stadium was a superb occasion. And I love this new way of doing subs for friendlies, makes the game flow. Thanks @wrexhamafc.co.uk for coming; faster, taller, stronger, but beaten by @sydneyfc.bsky.social.
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Sydney FC exhibition experts
Sydney FC 2 Wrexham FC 1 For those of us desperate for A-League action and those who like a good TV series, Tuesday night was the perfect winter warmer. A busy Allianz Stadium, bizarrely available …
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July 19, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I don't care what anyone says, Tuesday night's game at Allianz Stadium was a superb occasion. And I love this new way of doing subs for friendlies, makes the game flow. Thanks @wrexhamafc.co.uk for coming; faster, taller, stronger, but beaten by @sydneyfc.bsky.social.
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