CANBERRA, Australia (Interstat) — Australia delivered a commanding performance Sunday, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a women’s football friendly at GIO Stadium Canberra.

Samantha Kerr led the host side with two first-half goals, striking in the 15th and 32nd minutes. Teammate Hayley Raso added another just two minutes after Kerr’s opener, giving Australia a 3-0 lead before halftime. New Zealand’s Hannah Wilkinson scored a consolation goal in stoppage time before the break.

The match, organized by Friendlies Women in World, saw Australia control proceedings from the start. The victory gives Australia a winning start to its campaign in this competition, while New Zealand begins with a loss. The result aligned with statistical projections that heavily favored the home side.