Sam Kerr came off the substitute as Australia defeated Denmark in front of roughly 76 000 spectators on Monday, advancing Australia into the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals.

After defeating a lackluster Denmark with relative ease on Saturday in Brisbane, the co-hosts will play either France or Morocco.

To top off a successful evening for the Matildas, legendary scorer and captain Kerr entered with 10 minutes left to roaring applause for her first action of the competition following a calf injury.

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After being set up on minute 29 by the outstanding Mary Fowler, the dangerous Caitlin Foord ran Denmark ragged for the duration of the game and scored a magnificent opening goal.

A second was taken by Hayley Raso with 20 minutes remaining to secure the victory.
Before suffering an injury on the day of the World Cup, Chelsea predator Kerr, who was tipped to be its spokesperson, said it was “a big relief to be back.”
The host team is prospering off of rising anticipation for what they can accomplish at this World Cup, where the defending champion United States is out, making way for a new champion.