Matildas defeat Kenya 2-0 in FIFA Series, Sam Kerr scores 75th international goal
Sam Kerr's 75th international goal has helped the Matildas to a surprisingly tough, controversial 2-0 victory over Kenya in the FIFA Series final.
www.abc.net.auHere are the latest highlights and results from the Matildas vs Kenya FIFA Series matches:
- Final result: Matildas defeated Kenya 2-0 to clinch the FIFA Series title in Nairobi. Sam Kerr opened the scoring and Clare Wheeler added a second. This match capped a productive window for Australia, who controlled large portions of the game and secured the win with a clean sheet.[3]
- Highlights and key moments:
- Kerr’s opener: Kerr found space in the box and finished to give Australia a first-half lead.[3]
- Wheeler’s goal: Wheeler doubled the lead to seal the victory for the Matildas.[3]
- Close calls and disallowed goal: There was controversy around a second Matildas goal that was disallowed by the referee, prompting commentary and protests from the Australian team.[3]
- Earlier in the window:
- The Matildas began the FIFA Series with a 5-0 win over Malawi, with Leticia McKenna scoring on her debut and other contributions from Kerr, van Egmond, Chidiac, and McNamara.[4]
- A separate highlight package confirms the 2-0 win in Nairobi and shows Kerr and Wheeler as the scorers, plus overall dominance by Australia.[7][9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull exact timestamps for each goal, provide a short match recap, or compile a side-by-side highlight reel outline from the top clips. I can also link to official highlight videos or summaries from Football Australia and major outlets. Would you prefer a quick play-by-play recap or a curated list of the best clips to watch?
Sources:
- Matildas 2-0 Kenya (FIFA Series final) with Kerr and Wheeler goals; disallowed third goal noted.[3]
- Matildas 5-0 Malawi opener (Leticia McKenna debut).[4]
- Extended highlights and official confirmations of 2-0 result and key moments.[9]