Alanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro reckons Alanna Kennedy has the potential to become one of the world’s best holding midfielders following the veteran’s star showing in the 2-1 smash-and-grab win over North Korea. Australia secured their spot in the Women’s Asian Cup semi-finals courtesy of Kennedy’s ninth-minute wonder strike and Sam Kerr’s second-half goal in front of 16,466 fans in Perth on Friday. Kennedy is a centre back by trade, but has thrived as a deep-lying midfielder at the Asian Cup and has now scored a whopping five goals for the tournament. Not bad for a player who was largely written…