Sam Kerr fires warning to Australian women's team critics after wild, come from behind win over Brazil: 'We're back, so suck on that one'

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Sam Kerr.

• Sam Kerr fired a warning to her team's fiercest critics Thursday.
• Kerr, captain of the Australia team at the FIFA Women's World Cup, played a critical and controversial role in the 3-2 win over Brazil.
• She was offside but not affecting play when Monica scored an own goal.
• After the final whistle, with the win in the bag, Kerr said: "We're back, so suck on that one."
• You can watch the clip below.
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Australia striker Sam Kerr fired a warning at her team's fiercest critics just moments after the Matildas came from behind to beat Brazil 3-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup on Thursday.

A first half goal from renowned player Marta was followed by a Cristiane header, giving Brazil a healthy two goal advantage.

But had it not been for Caitlin Foord, Chloe Logarzo, and a controversial own goal from Monica in the 66th minute, Australia would have been down and out, eliminated from the tournament in France.

Read more: Brazil loses on devastating own goal after controversial offside review

The third goal attracted debate over whether Kerr was offside but a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) adjudged Kerr to not have impacted play, despite her offside position. The goal stood, Australia won, and kept its World Cup hopes alive.

Group C is now wide open, with Brazil first and Australia third on three points after two matches played, while second place Italy, also with three points, have a match to play against Jamaica on Friday.

"I'm so proud of the girls," Kerr said, shortly after the final whistle in a clip shared by the broadcaster and presenter Jacqui Oatley.

"We knew we were in it at half time. You know, there was a lot of critics talking about us, but we're back so suck on that one."

Watch the clip below:

Australia plays Jamaica on June 18.