"IT FELT PRETTY GOOD AT THE TIME," SAM KERR REFLECTS ON HER STUNNING GOAL

Australia star Sam Kerr scores arguably the goal of the tournament in the semifinal between the Matildas and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 16.

Despite counting for nothing in the end, Sam Kerr's stunning equalizer for Australia will live long in the memory.

The thunderous strike seemed like the result of all the frustration she has felt at this year's World Cup � which, in truth, hasn't really gone to plan.

As an isolated moment, though, Kerr will do well to ever produce anything as special.

When asked whether it was the best goal of her career, a dejected Kerr told reporters: "I don�t know, that�s for you guys to judge, not me.

"It felt pretty good at the time but not now."

Kerr was locked in a brilliant battle with defender Millie Bright throughout the semifinal and the England star paid tribute to the Matildas striker's brilliance.

"I have a huge amount of respect for Sam and I've wanted her shirt for a long time," Bright told reporters, wearing Kerr's match-worn jersey.

"She's not an easy player to keep quiet. You see she gets one chance and it's in the back of the England's 3-1 victory against Australia comes with a royal seal of approval.

Prince William, who is president of England's Football Association, has joined a nation in celebrating the country's first appearance in a Women's World Cup final.

"What a phenomenal performance from the @Lionesses � on to the final!" William said in a post from Kensington Palace on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Commiserations to @TheMatildas, you've played brilliantly and been fantastic co-hosts of this World Cup."

What a phenomenal performance from the @Lionesses � on to the final! Commiserations to @TheMatildas, you've played brilliantly and been fantastic co-hosts of this World Cup.