Sheepish Sam Kerr scores as Matildas claim trophy while Kenya's goalkeeper stomps feet in frustration
A sheepish Sam Kerr scored her 75th international goal as the Matildas claimed the FIFA Series trophy in Nairobi on Thursday (AEST).
Kerr looked slightly embarrassed after her soft first half shot dribbled through the fingers of Kenya goalkeeper Lillian Awuor, who then stomped her feet in frustration.
Australia won the final 2-0 after thrashing Malawi 5-0 in their previous game.
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Sam Kerr of Australia lifts the trophy. FIFA via Getty Images
Clare Wheeler scored the second goal in the second half in front of 20,000 vibrant home fans.
But the Matildas, ranked 15th in the world, didn't have it all their own way against a team ranked 128.
"Definitely a stronger second half," Leah Blayney said on Paramount's coverage.
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Vivian Nasaka of Kenya and Hayley Raso of Australia battle for possession. FIFA via Getty Images
"I liked the tactical adjustments, I liked the substitutions that were made (by coach Joe Montemurro). I still think they didn't nullify Kenya's threats."
Ex-Matildas star Grace Gill agreed.
"I thought there was a good 15-20 minutes in the second half otherwise I thought the quality dropped off a little again," Gill said.
"Maybe some fatigue… I would've liked to have seen a more controlled performance – I thought we got 15-20 minutes of that."
The Matildas thought they had a third goal but Caitlin Foord's effort was bizarrely scrubbed out for offside.
"Foord was onside," Gill said.
"I think Amy Sayer, there might have been an air of offside in her run. If it's not that, then your guess is as good as mine."
