Boosted by the return of captain Sam Kerr, the Matildas have overwhelmed England 2-0 to halt the Lionesses’ unbeaten run at 30 matches.
Having misplaced 1-0 to Scotland final Friday night time with out the providers of Kerr, the Matildas bounced again in fashion on Wednesday morning (AEST) in London regardless of England dominating possession.
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Chelsea star Kerr gave Australia the lead within the thirty second minute along with her 63rd worldwide purpose.
The guests then doubled their lead 21 minutes into the second half when left-back Charlotte Grant scored her first purpose for the Matildas.
European and intercontinental champions England had a number probabilities to attain within the second half however the Matildas held on to document a memorable win forward of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which begins in July.
The main concern to come back out of the competition for the Australians was a decrease harm suffered by Tameka Yallop that pressured the Norway-based attacking midfielder off 5 minutes earlier than halftime.
Yallop, who on the finish of the match was in a moon boot and on crutches, had solely simply returned to the facet after recovering from an ankle harm.
Sydney FC’s Cortnee Vine, who got here on as a substitute for Yallop, was additionally pressured off late within the match with what appeared to be a calf harm, whereas Kerr limped off within the dying levels with a jarred knee.
However, post-match, Kerr shrugged off any potential harm concern.
“It was just no risk what what’s coming up,” Kerr instructed Network 10.
“It’s be a little bit sore in the morning but I’ll be good to go on the weekend.”
The Matildas capitalised on a mistake from England captain Leah Williamson to take the lead within the thirty second minute.
Williamson made a multitude of her try to move an extended ball from Matildas defender Clare Hunt again to her goalkeeper Mary Earps.
Kerr – who seemed marginally off-side when Hunt performed the ball – pounced, reaching the ball earlier than the oncoming Earps to lob the ball over the keeper and scored her 63rd purpose for the Matildas.
Kerr had the prospect to double Australia’s lead within the fiftieth after working on to a via ball from substitute Cortnee Vine.
However, after Kerr fluffed her shot and did not hit the goal.
England had an opportunity to equalise on the hour mark, however substitute Lauren James’ shot was effectively saved by Matildas keeper Mackenzie Arnold.
It was a save to show essential, with the Matildas doubling their lead within the 66th minute.
Scorer turned supplier, with Kerr delivering a cross to the far put up, the place left-back Charlotte Grant was available to move the ball dwelling with assistance from a deflection off the unlucky Williamson.
Source: www.news.com.au
