Sam Kerr inspires Matildas to amazing win over England
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- 12 Apr 2023
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The Australian captain pounced on a first-half error by England skipper Leah Williamson to put the Matildas ahead
Sam Kerr hopes Australia has woken up delighted to the news that her Matildas, inspired by her own striking brilliance, have earned a sensational 2-0 triumph over England.
Demonstrating once again why she’s the deadliest striker in the women’s game at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium on Tuesday, the Australian captain pounced on a first-half error by England skipper Leah Williamson to put the Matildas ahead.
Then she turned provider after the break, her pinpoint cross being headed home by Charlotte Grant, via a deflection off the hapless Williamson, to hand the European champions their first defeat in 31 matches.
“Hopefully, waking up in Australia this morning, there’s a few happy Aussies,” smiled Kerr.
It was an extraordinary result, carved out against all the odds by an injury-hit team on a miserable, rain-drenched night in London which perfectly demonstrated coach Tony Gustavsson’s belief that the Matildas need fear no-one at their home World Cup in July.
“It does a lot (for the game back home),” said Kerr.
“England are such a footballing nation that when people wake up and see the Matildas have beaten them, it’s big news.” Read More..
