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.
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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.
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.
Australia have shown they can win without Kerr, says Arnold
SYDNEY : Australia want Sam Kerr back on the pitch with them in their Women's World Cup knockout tie against Denmark but feel they have shown they have the firepower up front to win without her if need be, goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold said on Thursday.
Sam Kerr Pep Talk Inspired Australia Into FIFA World Cup last 16
A call to arms by injured superstar Sam Kerr provided the inspiration for Australia's 4-0 drubbing of Canada, with coach Tony Gustavsson saying his team was determined to do her proud. The Chelsea striker and Matildas captain has yet to kick a ball at the Women's World Cup as she struggles with a calf injury sustained before their opening game. But her animated presence on the bench helped the team in their statement do-or-die win over the Olympic champions which powered them into the last 16 -- a resounding answer to the critics after being upset 3-2 by Nigeria.
Captain Kerr's order to Australia: 'Win without me!'
MELBOURNE : Behind Australia's 4-0 demolition of Canada at the Women's World Cup was an order from injured captain Sam Kerr to win the match without her so she could buy time to recover from her calf strain, coach Tony Gustavsson said.
Kerr on bench for Australia, Sinclair starts for Canada
MELBOURNE : Australia captain Sam Kerr has been named on the bench for the crunch Women's World Cup match against Canada in Melbourne on Monday, with forward Mary Fowler included in the starting 11 after recovering from concussion.