Sam Kerr scores as Australia defeats China 2-1 in Women’s Asian Cup semifinal

Sam Kerr scored for the sixth consecutive time as Australia defeated China 2-1 to reach the Women’s Asian Cup final at Optus Stadium. The Matildas will face the winner of Japan and South Korea in Sydney on Saturday, marking their first final appearance since 2018. Caitlin Foord opened the scoring, but China equalized through a penalty before Kerr’s decisive goal secured the win, allowing Australia to expertly manage the remainder of the match.

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