Matildas defeat Kenya 2-0 in FIFA Series, Sam Kerr scores 75th international goal
Sam Kerr's 75th international goal has helped the Matildas to a surprisingly tough, controversial 2-0 victory over Kenya in the FIFA Series final.
www.abc.net.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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The Matildas beat Kenya 2-0 in the FIFA Series final in Nairobi, with Sam Kerr scoring and Clare Wheeler adding the second. The win gave Australia the trophy for the FIFA Series 2026 window. [ABC Australia: Matildas defeat Kenya 2-0 in FIFA Series, Sam Kerr scores 75th international goal][1]
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Details from the match: Kerr’s goal opened the scoring, and Wheeler added a second. There were controversial moments, including a disallowed Caitlin Foord goal and some disputed calls by the referee. Kenya had chances and remained competitive throughout the first half. [ABC Australia: Matildas defeat Kenya 2-0; snippet notes, including disallowed goal and Kenya’s chances][1]
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Additional context: the visit to Nairobi marked Australia’s first FIFA Series meeting with Kenya, following an earlier 5-0 win over Malawi to start the tour. The Matildas’ squad included milestone appearances, such as Alanna Kennedy earning her 150th cap. [ABC Australia: Matildas thump Malawi to kick off FIFA Series in Kenya; Kennedy milestone][3][6]
If you’d like, I can pull together a quick live-style update with match timing, goal moments, and where to watch replays for your time zone. I can also summarize fan and pundit reactions from these articles.