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Kerr’s intervention in the ninth minute led to the opener from Alanna Kennedy before the Matildas skipper struck the ball into the back of the net in the second half, with Australia then having to fend off sustained pressure from DPR Korea.
“Just happy to win. Really good team performance. Everyone really dug deep and I think that type of performance as a team gives us a lot of confidence going forward. So, really happy with not only the win but how we stuck in and worked together,” said Kerr.
“You have to play every moment. In those eight minutes of additional time, they were obviously putting us under pressure but at the end of the day, we just wanted to win the game.
“They had a bit of the ball, and I thought we managed it well, even under the pressure. The relief when the final whistle blew was huge and honestly, I just wanted the game to be over because I wanted to win.”
“You have to play every moment. In those eight minutes of additional time, they were obviously putting us under pressure but at the end of the day, we just wanted to win the game.
“They had a bit of the ball, and I thought we managed it well, even under the pressure. The relief when the final whistle blew was huge and honestly, I just wanted the game to be over because I wanted to win.”
Kerr, who is steadily returning to full fitness after missing significant playing time through injury, said the goal gave her a confidence boost as she works towards regaining her form.
“A goal like tonight gives me a lot of confidence, but honestly, I don’t think I’m fully there yet. I’ve played more minutes in the past week than I had in the last few months, so I’m still working to get back to my best."
“A goal like tonight gives me a lot of confidence, but honestly, I don’t think I’m fully there yet. I’ve played more minutes in the past week than I had in the last few months, so I’m still working to get back to my best."
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“It’s more about confidence and feeling the game as I move toward the final. There are still moments where I know I can do more but tonight’s goal and the win really help with that, both mentally and in terms of self-belief.”
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