Kerr returns as slick Australia see off plucky Denmark
Co-hosts Australia welcomed captain Sam Kerr to the fray for the first time in the tournament as they beat Denmark 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup at Stadium Australia.
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Captain Sam Kerr makes return as co-host Australia defeats Denmark in Round of 16
Australia advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup by beating Denmark 2-0 in Sydney on Monday.
FIFA Women's World Cup Matildas star Steph Catley displaying 'clutch gene' - ESPN
As the world became enraptured with the 'will she play or won't she play' saga surrounding Sam Kerr's troublesome calf, Steph Catley went about her business for Australia. Without much fanfare, and with even less fuss, the 29-year-old defender stepped up to don the armband and lead the Matildas into the knockout stages of the FIFA Women's World Cup. When the side needed her, she was there.
Australia keep Kerr on the bench for Denmark clash
SYDNEY : Matildas captain Sam Kerr was left out of the starting team for Australia's last 16 clash against Denmark in the Women's World Cup on Monday, despite being back in full training after a calf strain.
Kerr expected to return as Australia brace for Denmark test
SYDNEY : Sam Kerr is set to play a part in Australia's Women's World Cup campaign for the first time when the co-hosts take on Denmark in the last 16, but the extent of her involvement remains a mystery as the Matildas look to continue their winning momentum.
Denmark ready to turn party poopers against Australia
SYDNEY : Denmark will make it their mission to ruin Australia's party and kick-start their own celebrations by knocking the co-hosts out of the Women's World Cup, but victory will not come easy against one of the favourites, coach Lars Sondergaard said on Sunday.
Kerr nears Australia return in last 16 clash with Denmark
SYDNEY : Australia captain Sam Kerr has returned to training and expects to make her first Women's World Cup appearance in Monday's last 16 tie against Denmark, with coach Tony Gustavsson set to make a late call on whether she starts, and how many minutes she can play.
Women's World Cup on pace to smash attendance records, says FA's Johnson
SYDNEY : The current Women's World Cup will be the best attended ever and is on course to smash the per-match record set in Canada in 2015, Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said on Friday.