Matildas thump Malawi to kick off FIFA Series in Kenya, Leticia McKenna scores on debut
Leticia McKenna nets a goal on her international debut, as the Matildas beat Malawi 5-0 to start their FIFA Series in Kenya.
www.abc.net.auHere’s what’s latest on Matildas vs Kenya:
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Australia’s Matildas defeated Kenya 2-0 to win the FIFA Series Final, with Sam Kerr scoring and a controversial disallowed goal for Caitlin Foord sparking debate among fans and commentators. This result came after a 2-0 win in the final and followed an earlier 5-0 victory over Malawi to open the series. [Source coverage includes ABC Australia reporting Kerr’s milestone goal and the final score; ESPN also highlighted the 2-0 win in the FIFA Series final.][1][2][3]
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Kenya and Matildas’ earlier meetings in the FIFA Series included a high-scoring Matildas victory over Malawi and a competitive showing against Kenya in Nairobi, with the Kenyan side pushing early in the first half before Australia pulled away. [ABC’s Malawi match recap and Kenya’s competitive showing are noted in coverage of the series.][3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-the-minute clips or provide a quick recap of the key moments from the final and the series as they aired across outlets.