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Kerr performs Cahill goal celebration in World Cup clash with Italy

In her third Women's World Cup, Sam Kerr has claimed her first goal at the tournament as she opened the scoring for Australia against Italy.

The Matildas captain won a penalty in the 20th minute and though her initial spot-kick was saved, she made no mistake on the rebound as she calmly slotted the ball home.

Kerr then opted pull out Tim Cahill's iconic boxing celebration as she savoured her first World Cup goal.

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The penalty is saved, but she slots home the rebound to give Australia the lead, and score her first ever #FIFAWWC goal!