Soccer: Kerr leads Matildas to win over Kiwis in Tokyo

James Gardiner
July 22 2021 - 10:40am
GOLDEN START: The Matildas celebrate a goal in their 2-1 win over New Zealand. Picture: AAP
GOLDEN START: The Matildas celebrate a goal in their 2-1 win over New Zealand. Picture: AAP

Emily van Egmond has helped the Matildas open their Tokyo Olympics campaign with a near-perfect start, holding off a fast-finishing New Zealand to kick-off the tournament with a 2-1 win.

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James Gardiner

James Gardiner

Sports Writer

James Gardiner, chief football and rugby writer at the Newcastle Herald.

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