The Matildas have defied a crippling injury crisis to claim the biggest scalp of coach Tony Gustavsson’s reign as Sam Kerr scored and assisted to set up a famous 2-0 win over Women’s World Cup favourites England.
Kerr was spared from that outing, and Gustavsson had fuelled speculation that she was carrying some sort of injury by refusing to discuss her fitness status before this game, or confirming if she would be involved at all.
Kerr didn’t need a second invitation; indeed, she needed only one touch to flick it over Earps’ head and into the back of the net.It was the only real clear-cut chance generated in the first 45 minutes by either team. England were slow and stodgy in their play, while the Matildas were very comfortable sitting back, letting English attacks fail, mopping up the crumbs and launching forward themselves.
The second half was more of the same, as the Lionesses struggled to penetrate in attack. When they did, they were turned away by Mackenzie Arnold, who solidified her position as the Matildas’ clear first-choice goalkeeper with a string of impressive saves.
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