Griffiths was honored with Wales’ Player of the Match award for her impressive opening goal in Cardiff, showcasing remarkable composure and technique.
A shooting opportunity seemed to slip away from our young midfielder when a defensive play prevented Jess Fishlock from taking her shot. However, Mared quickly adapted, repositioning herself to elegantly chip the ball over Australia’s goalkeeper, Teagan Micah.
This goal from our no.36 not only equalized Courtney Nevin’s opening goal for the visitors but also carried significant weight, even though it ultimately didn’t lead to a victory following a late goal from Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord, who plays for the 15th-ranked team in the world.
While Griffiths enjoyed a moment in the post-match spotlight, the headlines have rightly focused on captain Fishlock, who played her 166th and final match for Wales that day.
