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75 not out for Kerr as Matildas win despite 'lost' goal
- On Wednesday, Australia's Matildas secured a 2-0 victory over Kenya at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium to win the FIFA Series final, with goals from captain Sam Kerr and midfielder Clare Wheeler.
- Skipper Kerr's 75th international goal opened the scoring in the 25th minute before 20,000 fans, while Alanna Kennedy celebrated a landmark afternoon by earning her 150th cap as captain.
- In the 61st minute, referee Yordanos Mulugeta disallowed a Caitlin Foord goal, ruling the ball entered through the side netting despite player protests that left everyone in the stadium baffled.
- Coach Joe Montemurro and his team departed feeling "robbed" of a third goal, with Foord receiving a yellow card following her persistent arguments with the official regarding the decision.
- These back-to-back wins provide significant momentum for the Matildas following their heartbreaking Asian Cup final loss to Japan, keeping the squad's resilience on display.
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