"An early strike by Mun Eun-ju and two quick second-half goals gave Korea a 3-2 lead all the way up to the 97th minute and the 2022 runners up looked certain to claim the win on Sunday night. But Kennedy, thrown forward in the final 10 desperate minutes of the game, scored her second of the night after a neat cut-back by Sam Kerr near the penalty spot, sending the record-breaking 60,279 fans into raptures at Stadium Australia."
"While their spot in the quarter-finals was secured in the Matildas' win against Iran on Thursday, Sunday's game was framed as a must-win by Joe Montemurro to determine who would top the group and have an easier passage through to the final four."
"But the home side were the architects of their own downfall, with their performance marked by a different kind of messiness than the free-flowing football Montemurro had quipped about a week ago. Signs of fatigue and disconnection were evident in the third minute after a soft pass-back by Clare Hunt forced Arnold to sprint off her line and slide in to clear the ball from an onrushing Korean attacker."
Australia drew 3-3 with South Korea in a dramatic Asian Cup match, with Alanna Kennedy scoring an equalizer in the 97th minute. South Korea took a 3-2 lead through early goals by Mun Eun-ju and two quick second-half strikes, appearing set for victory. Kennedy's late goal from a Sam Kerr cutback salvaged the draw before 60,279 fans at Stadium Australia. Manager Joe Montemurro made five changes from the previous match, including recalling goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold and midfielder Katrina Gorry. Australia's performance was marked by fatigue and disconnection, with defensive lapses and missed attacking opportunities evident throughout the match.
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