Kerr makes history as humble Fowler shifts focus

If anyone was to kick the Matildas' 900th goal in their history, it was only ever going to be one person.

Enter Sam Kerr.

Kerr, who followed after Mary Fowler, dominated for Australia yet again, guiding the Matildas to their third and final win of the Olympic qualifiers, with a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei in Perth on Wednesday night.

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Despite the domination, not only against Chinese Taipei but all teams across the three-game qualifiers, Fowler admits there's no time to rest as the team shifts focus to the next steps to reach Paris 2024, which comes in February.

"We're not there yet, but hopefully once we get there, it motivates us to go that next step," Fowler said on Channel 10 post match.

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"We'd love to take it one step further."

The Matildas' three goal victory didn't come as easy as their 8-0 win over the Philippines, with Chinese Taipei's defence only able to be broken late in the second half.

Matildas winger Hayley Raso admitted her side were stumped with the tough defence in the first half, but shuffled their plan of attack to sneak the lines after half-time.

"They did really well tonight, it was really hard to break down that block in the first half," Hayley Raso said on Channel 10 post match.

"[Coach] Tony [Gustavsson] spoke to us, made a few tactical changes, brought on Charlie [Grant]. She brought a lot of energy."

The Matildas dominated from the opening minute but spent the first half unable to capitalise on their high ball use.

At one stage, at the 32nd minute, the Australians had 82 per cent of the ball's possession.

Chinese Taipei goalkeeper Cheng Ssu-yu stood out amongst her side, saving every ball that came her way in the first half.

But it was Fowler, whose first half was already promising, who broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute, scoring the Matildas first of the evening.

From there the floodgates opened, with superstar Sam Kerr booting the Matildas' second of the night at the 68th minute, notching up the team's 900th goal in their history.

It was then Tameka Yallop, who scored the sealer after she was subbed on.

Coach Tony Gustavsson also turned his attention to reaching Paris 2024, but did so in a more cryptic fashion.

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"I love this team and we have unfinished business to do," Gustavsson said on Channel 10 post game.

"It has been such a privilege to be involved in this."

It was an impressive tournament for the Australians, who did not concede a single goal during their three Olympic qualifiers.

The Matildas steamrolled their competition, winning 2-0 over Iran, 8-0 against the Philippines and 3-0 over Chinese Taipei.

They will now face off against the top finishers in the two other Olympic qualifier groups, as well.

The structure for February's matches is yet to be determined.