Sam Kerr's Injury Impacts Australia's Women's World Cup Opener

Australia's highly anticipated World Cup moment was dampened when star player Sam Kerr was ruled out due to a calf injury just before the match. Despite the setback, the Matildas managed a 1-0 victory against Ireland with Steph Catley scoring a penalty. Kerr's absence will continue for at least the next match against Nigeria, and her return for the following match against Canada remains uncertain. The match showcased Australia's ability to grind out wins, but fans were left disappointed by the absence of Kerr's dynamic presence.