Sam Kerr didn’t feature in the Matildas’ impressive 2-1 win over Germany as she continues to recover from an ACL injury – but she made her presence felt on Instagram with a cutting remark about the TV coverage of the match.
Kerr, 31, sarcastically posted on the Matildas official page ‘well done Keira’ after commentator Teo Pellizzeri mispronounced Kyra Cooney-Cross’ name while he was calling the match – and her wonder goal.
It followed the midfielder’s epic long-range effort in Duisburg, which will be shown on repeat around the world.
Predictably, many football fans sided with Kerr on social media when it came to Pellizzeri’s unfortunate faux pas.
‘Commentator needs to get it right,’ one posted in response.
Another said: ‘Why am I not surprised.’
A third weighed in with: ‘How do you mess up the name Kyra.’
Germany dominated the early stages of the contest, taking the lead in just the fifth minute through Selina Cerci.
Sam Kerr didn’t feature in the Matildas impressive 2-1 win over Germany as she continues to recover from an ACL injury – but she made her presence felt on Instagram
Sam Kerr posted on the Matildas official page ‘well done Keira’ after commentator Teo Pellizzeri mispronounced Kyra Cooney-Cross’ name when calling the match
Kerr is pictured with Pellizzeri, who also covers matches for the A-League
Predictably, many football fans sided with Sam Kerr on social media
One supporter ‘was not surprised’ at the error in commentary, with another asking ‘how do you mess up the name Kyra’
Cooney-Cross’s first goal for the Matildas after 50 caps was a stunning, floating effort that cleared the German ‘keeper from a ridiculous distance (pictured)
The midfielder was mobbed by her teammates after finding the back of the net
However, under interim coach Tom Sermanni, the Matildas overcame a nervous start to record their first win over the Germans since 2005.
Having been gifted possession by Cerci, Cooney-Cross was quick to spot German goalkeeper Stina Johannes off her line.
She then unleashed a floating effort from almost 40 metres out that sailed over the back-pedalling custodian and into the back of the net, sparking euphoric celebrations.
Tottenham defender Clare Hunt then headed home the winner from a pinpoint Steph Catley corner in the 77th minute.
It completed an impressive comeback from the Matildas, who needed a confidence boost following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign under former coach Tony Gustavsson.
The Germans were hoping to celebrate retiring forward Alexandra Popp’s final appearance with a win – but the gritty Matildas spoiled the party.
Attention now turns to the next international window in November and December, when the Matildas take on Brazil and then Chinese Taipei on home soil.
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