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Kerr carries Australia to laboured win over Philippines in Asian Cup ...
Sam Kerr scored her 70th international goal in a match where Australia dominated possession with 85% but narrowly won 1-0 against a resilient Philippines defense.
- On March 1, 2026, Sam Kerr headed home in the 14th minute to give Australia a 1-0 win over the Philippines at Perth Stadium, which drew a tournament-record crowd of 44,379.
- Australia dominated possession with 85%, 15 shots, and 674 passes but struggled to break down the Philippines defence, while Sam Kerr scored her 70th goal after returning from a long-term knee injury and said, `I think I'm just finding my confidence again`.
- A VAR offside call erased a second goal by Hayley Raso on the half-hour, and Emily van Egmond missed a close-range header minutes later.
- A 1-0 win gave Australia three points in Group A as they face Iran on Thursday at Gold Coast Stadium, with quarterfinal rules in place.
- Australia last won the Asian Cup in 2010, and finishing in the top six offers qualification for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, with rising teams like the Philippines under coach Mark Torcaso testing favourites.
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