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75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

On Wednesday, Australia's Matildas secured a 2-0 victory over Kenya at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium to win the FIFA Series final, with goals from captain Sam Kerr and midfielder Clare Wheeler.
Skipper Kerr's 75th international goal opened the scoring in the 25th minute before 20,000 fans, while Alanna Kennedy celebrated a landmark afternoon by earning her 150th cap as captain.
In the 61st minute, referee Yordanos Mulugeta disallowed a Caitlin Foord goal, ruling the ball entered through the side netting despite player protests that left everyone in the stadium baffled.
Coach Joe Montemurro and his team departed feeling "robbed" of a third goal, with Foord receiving a yellow card following her persistent arguments with the official regarding the decision.
These back-to-back wins provide significant momentum for the Matildas following their heartbreaking Asian Cup final loss to Japan, keeping the squad's resilience on display.

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75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal

The Matildas have completed a victorious FIFA Series trip to Africa, beating Kenya 2-0 in a testing final, fired by Sam Kerr's 75th international goal.

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