Sam Kerr didn’t feature in the Matildas’ impressive 2-1 win over Germany as she continues to recover from an ACL injury – but she made her presence felt on Instagram with a cutting remark about live coverage of the match.
Kerr, 31, sarcastically posted on the Matildas official page ‘well done Keira’ after Kyra Cooney-Cross’ name was seemingly said incorrectly in commentary.
It followed the midfielder’s spectacular goal from distance in Duisburg, which will be shown on repeat around the world.
Many football fans sided with Kerr on social media when it came to the apparent error during the live action.
‘Commentator needs to get it right,’ one posted in response.
Another said: ‘Why am I not surprised.’
A third weighed in with: ‘How do you mess up the name Kyra.’
Germany dominated the early stages of the contest, taking the lead in just the fifth minute through Selina Cerci.
However, under interim coach Tom Sermanni, the Matildas overcame a nervous start to record their first win over the Germans since 2005.
Having been gifted possession by Cerci, Cooney-Cross was quick to spot German goalkeeper Stina Johannes off her line.
She then unleashed a floating effort from almost 40 metres out that sailed over the back-pedalling custodian and into the back of the net, sparking euphoric celebrations.
Tottenham defender Clare Hunt then headed home the winner from a pinpoint Steph Catley corner in the 77th minute.
It completed an impressive comeback from the Matildas, who needed a confidence boost following a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign under former coach Tony Gustavsson.
The Germans were hoping to celebrate retiring forward Alexandra Popp’s final appearance with a win – but the gritty Matildas spoiled the party.
Attention now turns to the next international window in November and December, when the Matildas take on Brazil and then Chinese Taipei on home soil.
Since first publication, this article has been corrected to reflect the fact that commentator Teo Pellizzeri had nothing to do with the mispronunciation that prompted the remark made by Sam Kerr. Daily Mail Australia is happy to set the record straight.
