#sam-kerr

#sam-kerr

Right now, the story of Sam Kerr's Matildas career isn't complete. But we've reached a fascinating point in the tale. All we know for certain is that the next chapter is taking place on the shores of Australia over the next three weeks. In some ways, the narrative has been built expertly for a happy ending. Or at the very least one final moment of pure joy.

Sam Kerr scored twice as holders Chelsea put five goals past WSL2 side Crystal Palace to reach the fifth round of the Women's FA Cup. Millie Bright found an early opener for Sonia Bompastor's side, nodding in a corner at the back post to take the lead in the 13th minute. The Blues made it 3-0 by the half-hour mark,

"It's almost as if we have got an extra signing with her back," Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton told Sky Sports. "It's a big help for us going forward."

Sam Kerr scored on her first Chelsea appearance for 20 months as the champions maintained their perfect start to the Women's Super League season with a 3-1 win away to Aston Villa. The Australia international scrambled the ball home in stoppage time after being sent on as a substitute in the second half, as Sonia Bompastor's side were made to work for their victory by a dogged home performance at Villa Park. Aggie Beever-Jones had earlier given Chelsea the lead with her second of the season before Ebony Salmon levelled. A Missy Bo Kearns own goal made it 2-1 before Kerr capped her comeback from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.