The then 16-year-old was competing in the 2010 AFC Women's Asian Cup.  

The goal, which happened in the final of the event, was an unusual ricochet after the ball bounced around the box after a Matildas' corner.

Kerr celebrated in her usual flip.  Enjoy the Aussie stalwart's first goalscoring contribution.

 

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