Sam Kerr sat out the Matildas’ impressive 2-1 victory over Germany as he continues to recover from an ACL injury, but he made his presence felt on Instagram with a scathing comment on TV coverage of the match.
Kerr, 31 years old, posted sarcastically on the official Matildas page ‘well done Keira’ after commentator Teo Pellizzeri mispronounced Kyra Cooney-Cross’ name while recounting the match and her wonderful goal.
This came after the midfielder’s epic long-range strike in Duisburg, which will be repeated around the world.
Unsurprisingly, many football fans took Kerr’s side on social media when it came to Pellizzeri’s unfortunate misstep.
“The commenter needs to get it right,” one wrote in response.
Another said: “Why am I not surprised?”
A third chimed in with: “How do you mess up the name Kyra?”
Germany dominated the early stages of the match, taking the lead just in the fifth minute thanks to Selina Cerci.
Sam Kerr sat out the Matildas’ impressive 2-1 win over Germany as he continues to recover from an ACL injury, but he made his presence felt on Instagram.
Sam Kerr posted on the Matildas official website ‘well done Keira’ after commentator Teo Pellizzeri mispronounced Kyra Cooney-Cross’ name when calling the match.
Kerr is pictured with Pellizzeri, who also covers A-League matches.
Unsurprisingly, many football fans took Sam Kerr’s side on social media.
One follower was “not surprised” by the mistake in the comment, and another asked “how did 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 goalkeeper from a ridiculous distance (pictured).
The midfielder was harassed by her teammates after scoring
However, under interim coach Tom Sermanni, the Matildas overcame a nervous start to claim their first victory over the Germans since 2005.
Having received possession from Cerci, Cooney-Cross was quick to spot German goalkeeper Stina Johannes off her line.
He then unleashed a floating effort from nearly 40 yards out that sailed over the retreating goalkeeper and into the back of the net, sparking euphoric celebrations.
Tottenham defender Clare Hunt then headed in the winning goal from a precise Steph Catley corner in the 77th minute.
It completed an impressive comeback for the Matildas, who needed a confidence boost after a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign under former coach Tony Gustavsson.
The Germans were hoping to celebrate striker Alexandra Popp’s final appearance with a victory, but the brave Matildas ruined the party.
Attention now turns to the next international window in November and December, when the Matildas face Brazil and then Chinese Taipei at home.