The Matildas have lost their third-place play-off match to Sweden 2-0 in a disappointing end to their home Women's World Cup.
Kerr went down screaming in pain holding her right calf - the opposite leg to her previous injury - after a challenge from Magdalena Eriksson in the 75th minute and required treatment before returning to the fray.The loss was a sour end to Australia's groundbreaking run, their best finish at a World Cup.
Kerr, who scored a wonder goal in the 3-1 semi-final loss to England on Wednesday, was attempting to lead Australia to a bronze medal at Brisbane Stadium.No changes to the line-upGustavsson who had rarely turned to his bench throughout Australia's campaign again opted not to rest any of his regular starters, despite a three-day turnaround from the semi-final.
The value of the penultimate game is often debated but the Matildas players, and their coach, made it clear they were set on victory ahead of the match.Kerr said coming third at a World Cup would be a dream come true.
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