Davies got the scoring under way in Wales’ second leg tie with Albania in the FIFA Women’s World Cup UEFA Qualifiers.
The City defender nodded home at the back post on 34 minutes before the hosts went on to win 3-0 on the night to move Wales one step closer to qualifying for their first World Cup.
And it was not only Davies’ first goal for her nation, but her first in senior football, a moment that was just reward for the 20-year-old who returned to the pitch earlier this year after a difficult ACL injury.
“It was amazing!,” said Davies with a huge smile.
“I’ve grown up through the Welsh age groups, I’ve done the 15s, 16s, 17s, 19s and to represent my country and score my first professional goal it was a proud moment, not just for me, but also my family.
“I was thinking, do not miss! Because when you watch it back, it’s quite like an open goal, but if anyone that knows me knows that heading isn’t my strongest attribute. So I was thinking just put it in the net, do not miss. And I was thinking like this can be a big moment and I took it fine.”
The occasion was more remarkable for Davies with the goal being on home soil and knowing it could be part of a historic run for her nation who are looking to compete in their first-ever World Cup next summer.
But the crowning touch was knowing her family were watching on from the stands, including her Nan.
In her post-match interview on the night with BBC, it was clear just how important family is for Davies, and sharing the moment with them will stay with her forever.
“I think every game matters, but when you walk out and you see your family and your friends in the crowd, it does give you that extra push,” Davies continued.
“I think my Nan she has been there a lot on my journey like when I was younger she used to come with my Mum and Dad to all my games which was really nice.
“I think with my recovery as well she was always there the same as my Mum and Dad but she doesn’t get to come to as many games now so I think I picked a good one to score my first goal so it was really nice and cute and I think she was proud.
“It was the best thing since sliced bread! I could have done anything; it would have been the best goal she’s seen.”
Many would be devastated by the impact of an ACL injury, and in Davies’ case it saw her miss out on the opportunity to represent Wales at the 2025 Euros.
But with maturity and poise beyond her years, she just expressed gratitude at being able to be back playing football and tallying personal milestone moments such as her Wales goal.
“Obviously it’s an experience [playing for Wales],” Davies continued.
“I think international football’s big. So what I learn there, I bring back here [to City]. I’m against big players here like Bunny Shaw, so I think I try and take as much I can to the international side when I’m playing the games and then also bring what I learn there back here to train [at City].
“And I think the goal was like a full circle thing. I think everything I’ve been through with the timing of my injury and missing the Euros last summer so like you said to get the goal was so meaningful.
“In the moment of the game we needed that security with the goals. I think for me to score it was like a full circle moment at home with my family there, my nan.
“I think it was just like a perfect situation.”
