SYDNEY (AP) — Sam Kerr was ruled out of Australia's opening game of the Women's World Cup against Ireland on Thursday because of an injury.

The star striker picked up a calf muscle injury during training on Wednesday and confirmed she would not be able to take part in the game at Stadium Australia.

“I wanted to share this with everyone so there is no distraction from us doing what we came here to achieve,” she wrote in an Instagram post distributed by the team. “Of course I would have loved to have been out there tonight but I can't wait to be a part of this amazing journey which starts now.”

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