Young Matildas off to winning start

The Young Matildas have got off to the perfect start in the AFC U19 Women’s Championship with a solid 2-0 win over Korea Republic on Monday.

Both goals came in the second half courtesy of Sydney FC W-League duo Remy Siemsen and Princess Ibini.

Siemsen opened the scoring on 70 minutes before Ibini ensured all three points with a strike deep in stoppage time (90+4').

VIDEO: Young Matildas v Korea Republic

The top three teams in the eight-team tournament will advance to the 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in France.

Next up for the Young Matildas in Group B is Japan (Thursday) followed by Vietnam (Sunday).

Main photo @CarpenterEllie

Australia take a 1-0 lead@princessibini_ >> @chidiac10 >> @remyysiemsen #KORvAUS #AFCU19W pic.twitter.com/RsBWvYIev1
— The Women's Game (@TheWomensGame) October 16, 2017

85' For the third time tonight @jada_whyman comes up big for the #YoungMatildas in a 1v1. #KORvAUS #AFCU19W pic.twitter.com/FCzRAnpi1o
— The Women's Game (@TheWomensGame) October 16, 2017

Excellent all half, a fabulous goal from @princessibini_ to seal the 3 points. #KORvAUS #AFCU19W pic.twitter.com/LHoq8poxY3
— Ann Odong 🌈 (@AnnOdong) October 16, 2017