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Sam Kerr's four goals takes Australia into knockout stage

Sam Kerr's four goals takes Australia into knockout stage
Copyright  REUTERS/Emmanuel Foudrot
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Australia's Sam Kerr had a spectacular feat on Tuesday by scoring all of four goals in game against Jamaica.

Australia beat Jamaica 4-1 on Tuesday with all four of their goals struck by forward Sam Kerr. 

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Kerr, 25, scored two headers in the first half and banged in two more goals after the break. Jamaica's Havan Solaun was able to score a consolation goal in the second half.

Kerr's numerous goals have made her the tournament's joint-top scorer with five goals alongside the US' Alex Morgan.

Australia finished second in Group C behind Italy and ahead of Brazil. The Matildas now face Norway on Sunday.

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