Bos saves Socceroos blushes in Cameroon win, Sam Kerr's next move and big changes at Sydney FC

The Socceroos leave it late in Sydney, A-League Women delivers shock results, and major Matildas news headlines a huge week in Australian football.

Socceroos 1-0 Cameroon

• Late winner from Jordy Bos seals victory in Sydney
• Fast start but lacked cutting edge vs understrength Cameroon
• First half: 1 shot, 0 on target
• Debut: Lucas Herrington (18) impresses (94% passing, 4 clearances)
• Irankunda lively in second half after halftime changes
• Missed penalty before Bos winner
• Questions ahead of Curaçao clash

Overseas Aussies Wrap

• Mary Fowler gets minutes in Man City win (WSL)
• Caitlin Foord scores, Steph Catley plays full 90 for Arsenal
• Kyra Cooney-Cross set to miss rest of season
• Joe Gauci busy despite heavy Port Vale defeats
• Ivy Luik plays full match in Häcken Europa win

Melbourne City & Asia

• Melbourne City reach AFC Women’s Champions League semi-finals
• Late winner seals 2-1 victory over Nasaf
• Crowned A-League Women Premiers

A-League Women Highlights

• Mariners beat Phoenix, Eliza Familton scores first
• Brisbane Roar 5-2 Perth Glory in error-filled thriller
• Newcastle Jets shock Adelaide (Brien double)
• Sydney FC stun Victory after defensive mistakes
• Wanderers upset Phoenix, Khamis stars in goal
• Finals race wide open heading into last round

Other News

• Sydney FC coaching shake-up: Ufuk Talay out, Patrick Kisnorbo in
• Sam Kerr linked with move from Chelsea to NWSL (Boston)

Team of the Week

• GK: Annalee Grove
• DEF: Jordy Bos, Lucas Herrington, Alessandro Circati, Jacob Italiano
• MID: Sophie Hoban, Paul Okon-Engstler, Tameka Yallop
• FWD: Nestory Irankunda, Holly McNamara, Caitlin Foord

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