Scotland U21 Women unlucky to miss out on third spot in Ireland

Scotland U21 Women just missed out on the bronze medal at the U21s Four Nations in Ireland with a very narrow 1-0 defeat to Canada

Scotland got off to a good start and carried on the good form from the previous match. The Scots could have been two up in the opening quarter; a good shot from Rachel Bain from open play fizzed just over the bar, then a short time later a rebound off the goalkeeper fell for Bronwyn Shields but her effort was well saved to keep the Scots out.

The second quarter followed a similar pattern to the first with Canada earning slightly more possession than they did in the opening, but very little circle entries for either side.

Moving into the third quarter and there was nothing separating the teams at all until a penalty corner opportunity went the way of Canada.

Sara Goodman made sure the penalty corner was the difference and she blasted a low shot against the back of the net for 1-0.

Scotland went for it in the final quarter but was met by a dogged Canadian defence and were unable to find a deserved equaliser.

Scotland U21 Women’s Head Coach Neil Menzies said, “It was a good start, we kept up the good form from yesterday’s match, and we’re unlucky not to be a couple of goals ahead in the opening quarter. It was really pleasing to be so dominant in the first half.

“The third quarter was a tough one for us as we didn’t retain possession well and struggled to get out, but what was pleasing is how we reacted to going a goal behind. There’s a lot of positives to take away and good preparation for the rest of the summer.”

 

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