Geelong: After a dazzling display on Wednesday in Melbourne, the Matildas roadshow rolls into the Victorian city of Geelong on Sunday for the team’s final game of the year.
Following a swashbuckling 3-0 win over China PR on Wednesday – headlined by a sensational long range goal from superstar Sammy Kerr - the city of Geelong has a rare chance to see the Matildas up close when Alen Stajcic’s side face China in the second and final match of the series.
Wednesday's 3-0 win was emphatic. Australia pressed relentlessly from the start, using the flanks well and forcing the Chinese to defend deep.
China, under their new coach, set up in a traditional solid block with two quick strikers up top.
But they were never in the game. Australia suffocated them from the start; they outran them and attacked relentlessly.
A double from Sam Kerr – her second arguably her best in a long line of super goals this year – the highlights.
Tameka Butt also found the target while returning stars Kyah Simon came on late and showed some real quality.
The two nations also met at the Algarve Cup in March, with Australia emerging 2-1 winners.
Australia also played China in March 2016 as part of qualification for the Rio Olympics. Both sides had already qualified and played out a 1-1 draw.
Source: matildas.footballaustralia.com.au
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