SOCCER: Kerr fires Australia into Asian Cup final
Sam Kerr’s brilliant second-half goal secures a 2-1 win over China, sending Australia into their fourth Women’s Asian Cup final. The Matildas will face either Japan or South Korea for the continental title.
Reuters
March 17, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 - Quarter Final - Australia v France - Brisbane Stadium , Brisbane, Australia - August 12, 2023 Australia's Sam Kerr and teammates applaud fans after the match
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Australia captain Sam Kerr sealed a 2-1 win over China with a stunning second-half goal on Tuesday to put the hosts into their fourth Women's Asian Cup final.
The Matildas will hunt a second trophy in the continental tournament and first since 2010 against Japan or South Korea, who play in the second semi-final in Sydney on Wednesday.
Scoring in front of home-town fans for the third time in the event, Kerr struck the winner on 58 minutes, threading the needle from an acute angle to send the Perth Stadium crowd into delirium.
Defending champions China had levelled the match with a Zhang Linyan penalty in the 26th minute following an early strike by Caitlin Foord.
-Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Ed Osmond/Reuters
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