Sam Kerr scored but Australia lost to England.

In the Women's World Cup 2023, England defeated Australia and made it to the finals.

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It took five games and 62 minutes for Sam Kerr to finally make a mark in the Women's World Cup.

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The superstar striker's only goal in open play of the tournament was the equalizer against England in Wednesday's semi-final.

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Kerr fell to the ground in defeat after Alessia Russo made it 3–1 for England in the final minutes.

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Australia's magical innings as co-hosts of the World Cup brought an end to the championship game.

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"The only thing I feel right now is disappointment," Kerr said.

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Sam Kerr said that "after we scored it felt like it was going to be a really great match to watch."

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Despite the appreciation the team received for making it to the semi-finals, it felt the country's disappointment.

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