Australia's Sam Kerr Injured, Misses First Two Women's World Cup Games
TL;DR
Australia defeated Ireland 1-0 in a Group B match at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Despite missing their captain Sam Kerr, who was sidelined due to a calf strain, Australia's Steph Catley scored the lone goal from a penalty kick in the 51st minute. Ireland, making their World Cup debut, fought hard but couldn't find the equalizer. The match was played in front of a record crowd of approximately 76,000 fans at Sydney's Stadium Australia.
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