Australia’s Sam Kerr celebrates with teammates after Brazil’s Monica (not pictured) scored an own goal. (Reuters)Australia came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in the women’s World Cup on Thursday, as an own goal from Monica capped a superb fightback and overshadowed a milestone goal for Marta.
Q: Who is the first player to score in five different #FIFAWWC editions?
A: Marta! #AUSBRA | #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/n2h54FW0JD
— FIFA Women’s World Cup (@FIFAWWC) 13 June 2019
Marta, 33, became the first player to score at five different World Cups as she put Brazil ahead from the penalty spot with a record-extending 16th World Cup goal before Cristiane doubled the lead.
Caitlin Foord reduced the arrears on the stroke of halftime before Chloe Logarzo equalised and Monica beat her own keeper to hand Australia all three points.
Brazil and Australia both have three points in Group C as do Italy, who take on Jamaica on Friday after beating the Matildas in their opening match.
