Sam Kerr scored a goal for the ages, Mackenzie Arnold was super between the sticks and Clare Hunt’s reputation was only enhanced. Who starred and who didn’t for the Matildas?
The Matildas’ fairytale World Cup run is over, crashing out at the hands of European champions England in the semi-final at Stadium Australia on Wednesday night.
Sam Kerr produced a goal for the ages with a memorable long-range strike, but who starred and who didn’t for Tony Gustavsson’s side, which has exceeded expectations in its home tournament?Sam Kerr - 7.5/10 Started her first match of the tournament and produced a moment for the ages with a stunning 25-yard strike to hand the Matildas a World Cup lifeline. Fed on scraps in the first half and was clearly a marked woman drawing heavy fouls and a yellow card from Alex Greenwood. Had two gilt-edged chances to equalise after England’s second goal, but maybe lacking a touch of sharpness? Still, easily Australia’s best attacking option.
Technically, shows why she will be in the Matildas’ engine room for years to come with another composed display and only gets better dropping the shoulder to turn defenders. Might have wanted a little more accuracy on some of her corners, but a switch to one of Europe’s bigger clubs awaits in the next World Cup cycle.A 100th appearance in Australian colours and never shirked her responsibility chasing down England’s string pullers in the middle of the park.
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