Matildas stalwart Emily van Egmond has scored a maiden international hat-trick to assure Australia a berth in the final stage of Olympic qualification.
Last Friday’s assist queen turned goalscorer at Campbelltown Sports Stadium as the Matildas mauled Thailand 6-0 in their group qualifier for Tokyo 2020.
With Chelsea superstar Sam Kerr again limited to a bench cameo, van Egmond broke the deadlock with a quick-fire double just before half-time before adding a third in the 70th minute.
The victory sets up a blockbuster clash with unbeaten China at Parramatta on Thursday night, with the winner topping group B.
