Hana Lowry, a 16-year-old Australian midfielder, marked her first W-League start on Jan. 23 with a rocket header in the 22nd minute to start the scoring spree off for Perth Glory in the club’s 4-2 victory over Newcastle Jets. As a Perth local, Lowry became the fifth-youngest player to score on their starting debut in W-League history.
SHE'S DONE IT!!!! A GOAL ON DEBUT!!!!
— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) January 23, 2020
It was an impressive start for the teenager, who also helped break Glory’s streak of failing to score a first-half goal this season (they’d also failed to have taken the lead in any of their previous nine games). But thanks to Lowry’s strike of a header, she gave her team the momentum which led to a fantastic first win. The Junior Matildas star said she felt like she was in dreamland and her goal was a dream come true.
Debut delight!
16-year-old Hana Lowry marks her starting Glory @WLeague debut in style - what a header!#OneGlory pic.twitter.com/TJnODCF920— Perth Glory FC (@PerthGloryFC) January 23, 2020
She’s already made a name for herself at the U-16 national level, as well as attracting international attention for her continued development. As a 16-year-old she of course has plenty of experience to come, but she’s on the right path and following the footsteps of successful Aussies like Sam Kerr and Lisa De Vanna.
Not a bad hit from Hana Lowry!#AFCU16W #GoMatildas pic.twitter.com/2TJ5JtKFML
— Westfield Matildas (@TheMatildas) September 19, 2019
