Australia have scored the first goal in their round-of-16 match against Denmark with Caitlin Foord slotting the ball home in the 29th minute.
The Matildas have scored the first goal against Denmark, sending a sellout Sydney crowd into frenzy asWith nearly half an hour played, Danish superstar Pernille Harder had already given the sellout Australian crowd heart attacks with several good chances at goal but was unable to convert each time.
Kerr went into the World Cup as one of the favourites to be leading goal scorer, having just helped her club team Chelsea to a trophy double of the Women’s Super League and FA Cup.She was the face of Australia’s buildup to the tournament, which is being co-hosted by New Zealand.
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