Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal
Al Jazeera
Australia beat North Korea 2-1 to set up Women’s Asian Cup semi against China or Taiwan, and seal FIFA World Cup spot.
Sam Kerr scored one goal and created another as Australia advanced to the Women’s Asian Cup semifinals, securing a FIFA World Cup spot in the process, with a 2-1 win against North Korea.
The North Koreans, three-time champions, had almost two-thirds of possession on Friday and played at a high tempo to keep the Australians unsettled, but weren’t able to convert their glut of scoring opportunities into more goals against a stubborn Matildas’ defence.
The North Koreans had 21 shots at goal and 10 on target but couldn’t capitalise. Australia turned its only two shots on target into goals.
Kerr playing a key role in both.
In the ninth minute, the Chelsea forward poached possession from opposing captain An Kuk Hyang deep in the right corner and crossed into the area before Alanna Kennedy swooped onto a deflection and fired in a left-foot strike for her fifth goal of the tournament.
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