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CAITLIN Foord described her goal against Japan as the best in her young career.
That strike is already a 'goal of the AFC Asian Cup' contender when Foord left Thong Nhat Stadium's fans breathless with a world-class strike in a 2-2 draw with Japan in the opening night of Group A on Wednesday.
It's little wonder that FIFA awarded Foord the 2011 World Cup young player of the tournament and the Asian Football Confederation's young player of the year.
Caitlin stunned Japan — the current FIFA world champion — when she took control of the ball inside her own half in the 21st minute.
MATILDAS DRAW WITH JAPAN IN ASIAN CUP OPENER
Caitlin Foord (second right) rates the goal against Japan as her best for Australia. Source: Getty Images
"I was just dribbling the ball and runs from Lisa (De Vanna) and Michelle (Heyman) definitely opened it up for me,'' Foord said.
"I just took a touch in and it was an open shot, it was a nice feeling."
It was Foord's second international goal in 18 A-class appearances for the Matildas.
She was Australia's youngest ever World Cup player at 16 just six weeks after making her international debut against New Zealand in May 2011 as a defender.
She has since played in various roles for the national team, but goal scoring hasn't been regularity on her CV.
"I don't score many goals,'' she said.
"It's definitely one of the ones up there, one of the best goals I have scored.
"I'll have to watch the replay. I don't really remember it that well to be honest.
"I was just looking to go forward I made the decision and it paid off."
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But Foord was a little disappointed that Australia couldn't hold onto a 2-0 lead after De Vanna scored before Japan made up lost ground in the second half.
Australia's pressing game, its combination play and its willingness to win the ball back as high up the park as possible forced Japan to rethink its strategy.
"I feel like the girls will be disappointed with just the draw,'' she said.
"But we're happy to have a point and we'll definitely take a lot out of it and they (Japan) are the world champs and to come out with any kind of points is awesome."
But after Foord ended her shift in the 75th minute she was already thinking about Friday's clash.
Australia faces Jordan in their second group game.
"I'm still feeling fresh,'' Foord said.
"By the time the next game comes I think I'll feel good but that was the first 90 minutes for a lot of the girls in a long while and I think we did extremely well.''
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