Blackalls Park 18-year-old Kirsty Fenton scores as Young Matildas beat Costa Rica 3-1 in opening game of 2022 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup

By Renee Valentine
Updated August 11 2022 - 6:08pm, first published 6:00pm
DREAM START: The Young Matildas celebrate Kirsty Fenton's goal against Costa Rica. Picture: Hector Vivas, Getty Images
DREAM START: The Young Matildas celebrate Kirsty Fenton's goal against Costa Rica. Picture: Hector Vivas, Getty Images

Toronto Awaba Football Club junior Kirsty Fenton played a starring role as the Young Matildas opened their 2022 FIFIA U-20 Women's World Cup with a resounding 3-1 win over hosts Costa Rica on Thursday (AEST).

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