Kerr’s classy post-game act that shocked teammate caught on camera
Overlooked in the emotional scenes following Australia’s momentous win over Denmark was a moment of sheer class between Sam Kerr and Steph Catley.
Accor Stadium went berserk as Kerr was substituted into the game in the 80th minute, making her first appearance at the 2023 World Cup. Vice-captain Catley handed over the captaincy armband to the superstar striker as she walked onto the pitch.
As Australia celebrated the 2-0 win on Monday night, coach Tony Gustavsson approached the pair as the team began to huddle for their customary post-match pep talk.
Kerr followed the chat by pulling the armband out from her shorts and offering it to Catley, who had led the Aussie side for all three group games in Kerr’s absence.
TV cameras showed Catley’s jaw dropped when Kerr shoved the accessory into her stomach, but was quick to knock it back as a classy symbol of respect to the Chelsea player.
Kerr had earlier been widely praised for continuing to have a positive impact on the team while being unable to play as a result of a mysterious calf injury and gave the half time talk during Australia’s tournament opener against Ireland.
Her significance as a culture-driving personality was on display after the Denmark win as she spoke to the playing group with passion during the team huddle.
While it was unclear what was said, her words left teammates pumped up heading into a blockbuster quarter-final against France in Brisbane on Saturday.
Kerr and Catley both spoke about their special moment when speaking on the Matildas’ social media channels.
Catley said she had to convince Kerr to put the armband on when she ran onto the field late in the game.
“Well she was shaking her head and saying, ‘No, no, no, I don’t want it’. And I was
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