5 teams that can beat the USWNT at the 2023 World Cup It wasn't that long ago that England, Spain and Germany notched victories over the Americans. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 22, 2023
Can Australia win the Women’s World Cup without Sam Kerr? Striker has ability to change a game in a moment – that X-factor was missing against Ireland so the Matildas must find it elsewhere The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023
Women’s World Cup groups: A comprehensive guide to each squad The full guide to the biggest ever Women’s World Cup as the tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today All games at this years Women’s World Cup will be shown live on the BBC and ITV The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Medical expert offers hope for injured Kerr, Matildas Sam Kerr walking freely while struggling with a calf injury should be taken as a positive sign for the Matildas, says Professor Anthony Blazevich. AAP · Jul 21, 2023
Poker faces and competitive advantage: how the Sam Kerr injury drama unfolded The striker’s calf muscle has been thrust into the spotlight and prompted a debate about how the revelation was handled by the Matildas camp The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023
Morning Mail: Matildas find a way without Kerr; warning over cuts to long-haul flights; Trump faces legal deadline Australia and New Zealand notch up victories to open the Women’s World Cup, airlines could ditch flights to Australia over emissions targets, and Trump faces a midnight grand jury deadline The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
Matildas ready to tackle time without Sam Kerr: Catley The Matildas will be without inspirational captain and striker Sam Kerr for at least another game but stand-in Steph Catley says she can still be influential. AAP · Jul 20, 2023
The Women’s World Cup kicks off with nerves, fireworks and frustration In today’s Football Daily: World Cup 2023, mud and more The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Australia players ‘completely heartbroken’ for injured Sam Kerr A degree of uncertainty surrounds the extent of the striker’s calf injury, with coach Tony Gustavsson reluctant to discuss the details surrounding it The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
Today at the World Cup: Australia and New Zealand celebrate winning starts New Zealand stunned Norway in the tournament opener before Australia battled past debutants Republic of Ireland. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Steph Catley penalty gives Sam Kerr-less Australia winning start in FIFA Women's World Cup NEW DELHI: Despite the initial struggles due to the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr, co-hosts Australia managed to secure a solid start at the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Ireland in Group B. The Times of India · Jul 20, 2023
Australia 1-0 Ireland: Women’s World Cup player ratings Katrina Gorry’s determination and forward pressure made her player of the match, while Louise Quinn impressed for Ireland The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
Australia relief after Women’s World Cup opener reveals significance of Sam Kerr injury Australia 1-0 Ireland: The co-hosts had to rely on Steph Catley’s penalty to earn a narrow opening win after the shock of losing Kerr for their first two games The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023 Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup co-hosts labour to win in Sam Kerr’s absence Co-hosts Australia laboured initially in the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr but a second-half penalty from Steph Catley got them off to a solid start at the Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Republic of Ireland in Group B on Thursday.
AAP · Jul 20, 2023 Life without Kerr? Matildas get off to a nervy start Sam Kerr's injury-enforced absence has cast a shadow over the Matildas' World Cup hopes after a spluttering 1-0 win over Ireland in their opening match.
Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023 Australia open Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland Despite missing star striker Sam Kerr, a second-half penalty from Steph Catley was enough to give the co-hosts the win.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023 Catley holds nerve as Australia start Women’s World Cup by beating Ireland Australia battled to a 1-0 victory on opening night in front of a record crowd in Sydney after losing captain Sam Kerr to injury just before kick-off
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Women’s World Cup teams: Every squad and key players to watch The full guide to the biggest ever Women’s World Cup as the tournament kicks off in Australia and New Zealand
Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023 Injured Australia Star Sam Kerr to Miss Opening Games of Women’s World Cup The 29-year-old forward sustained a calf injury on the eve of the tournament and will miss games against Ireland and Nigeria.
FourFourTwo · Jul 20, 2023 Australia forward Sam Kerr ruled out of first two Women's World Cup 2023 matches Australia have suffered a huge blow at the Women's World Cup 2023 after losing star player Sam Kerr
Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023 Sam Kerr ruled out of Australia opener at Women’s World Cup in major injury blow Australia suffered a hammer blow after it was confirmed that captain Sam Kerr would miss the opening two games of the Women’s World Cup with a calf injury.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Australia captain Sam Kerr out of Women’s World Cup opener and Nigeria clash The Chelsea striker has sustained a calf injury.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023 Australia 1-0 Republic of Ireland: Women’s World Cup 2023 Group B – as it happened The Matildas won their opening match against Ireland in front of a huge crowd in Sydney thanks to Steph Catley’s penalty
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023 Matildas captain Sam Kerr out of World Cup opening matches with calf injury The Australian star will miss at least first two matches of tournament after picking up calf injury at training on Wednesday