"Scoring in front of home-town fans for the third time in the event, Kerr struck the winner on 58 minutes, threading the needle from an acute angle to send the Perth Stadium crowd into delirium."
"Defending champions China had levelled the match with a Zhang Linyan penalty in the 26th minute following an early strike by Caitlin Foord."
"The Matildas will hunt a second trophy in the continental tournament and a first since 2010 against Japan or South Korea, who play in the second semifinal in Sydney on Wednesday."
Australia defeated China 2-1 in the Women's AFC Asian Cup semifinal, with captain Sam Kerr scoring the decisive goal in the 58th minute from an acute angle at Perth Stadium. Caitlin Foord opened the scoring early for Australia, but China equalized through a Zhang Linyan penalty in the 26th minute. Kerr's winning goal sent the home crowd into celebration and secured Australia's place in the final against either Japan or South Korea. The Matildas seek their second continental trophy and first since 2010. China, the tournament's record winners with nine titles, fell short in their bid to defend their championship. All four semifinalists qualified for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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