Incredible Kerr scores four to send Matildas through to World Cup last 16

The sensational Sam Kerr has become the first Australian to score a World Cup hat-trick, firing four goals in a 4-1 rout of Jamaica to send the Matildas into the knockout rounds.

Sam Kerr celebrates a goal for the Matildas Source: Getty Images

Australia's reward is a round of 16 clash with Norway in four days' time in Nice, the Matildas now free to lift their eyes towards a deep run in France.

Ante Milicic's side flirted with a third-placed finish in the group as Brazil's 1-0 defeat of Italy temporarily put them on a collision course with the tournament favourites and hosts.

Kerr's magnificent haul ensured Australia would not be denied a second-placed finish, besting the Brazilians on goals scored, and sending the Matildas to the Allianz Riviera on Sunday morning (AEST).

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