AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Australian star Sam Kerr won the top goalscorer award of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 with her seven-goal haul proving unbeatable. Follow Insidesport.IN For more updates
Although Australia’s campaign was ended in the quarter-finals by the Korea Republic, Kerr’s phenomenal form in the group stage secured her the award. The Chelsea star opened her campaign with a five-goal haul against Indonesia in their Group B match, which took her four past Tim Cahill as Australia’s all-time leading scorer, with Kerr ending the match on an overall tally of 54.
AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Australia’s Sam Kerr wins top goalscorer award
Kerr wasn’t finished though as she scored once each in the wins over the Philippines and Thailand for a haul that proved to be unbeatable despite Australia’s early exit from the tournament.
On Sunday, China PR defeated the Korea Republic 3-2 in a gripping final at the D.Y Patil Stadium to win a record-extending ninth AFC Women’s Asian Cup title. China PR won the trophy after a 16-year wait.
AFC Women’s Asian Cup: Australia’s Sam Kerr wins top goalscorer award
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