Kerr nets goal, but Aussies fall

Barbara Bonansea scored twice, including the game-winner in stoppage time, as Italy upset Australia 2-1 in the Group C opener at the Women’s World Cup on Sunday in Valencienne, France.

Bonansea got past Australian captain Sam Kerr with a header that caught goalkeeper Lydia Williams off guard in the fifth minute of stoppage time. The Juventus player also had the equalizer in the 56th minute for the 15th-ranked Italians, who are making their first appearance in the Cup since 1999.

Kerr, playing in her third Cup, scored her first-ever goal in the tournament in the 22nd minute for the sixth-ranked Matildas. She celebrated by punching the corner flag in a tribute to Australia soccer great Tim Cahill.

“It’s disappointing, but the World Cup is far from over,” Kerr said.

Cristiane scored all three goals as Brazil spoiled Jamaica’s first-ever Cup match.

The veteran forward’s goal in the 64th minute for the hat trick came on a free kick that curled just under the crossbar. Brazil played its Group C opener without star Marta. The six-time women’s world player of the year was ruled out of the match because of a left thigh injury.

Brazil stopped a nine-game losing streak skid with the victory in Grenoble.

Ellen White got England off to a winning start in Nice, curling in a shot to give the 2015 semifinalists a Group D win over tournament newcomer Scotland.

In a dominant first half, Nikita Parris netted a penalty in the 14th minute before White struck in the 40th.