Sydney, March 1 -- Captain Sam Kerr scored the only goal as Australia's Matildas opened the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Philippines on Sunday.
Kerr broke the deadlock in the 14th minute, heading home after a series of Australian crosses into the penalty area produced the first clear chance of the match, according to Xinhua.
It marked Kerr's first international goal since 2023 and was greeted by 44,379 fans at her hometown Perth Stadium in Western Australia.
Although the Matildas dominated possession, the Philippines largely kept them from creating further clear-cut opportunities.
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