Scotland Win 2-1 against Wales in a “much-improved performance”

Scotland`s women shook off the shackles of Saturday`s defeat by beating Wales 2-1 yesterday at Auchenhowie, in a much-improved performance which was a timely boost for coach Chris Duncan as he prepares his squad for the World Cup Qualifier in Pisa at the end of next month. Beating Wales in the second match might have important significance, as the sides could meet again in the semi-finals in Pisa, that is assuming the Scots see off Poland and Wales get the better of Italy.

Backhanded shot by Scotland Senior Women v Wales at Auchenhowie
Photo by Duncan Gray

The first half finished goalless; the Scots had some fleeting chances but the Welsh keeper was not really troubled.

The Scots scored early in the second half, a phenomenal long ball from Emily Dark found Sarah Jamieson, the Watsonians` striker crossed to Fiona Burnet, who promptly fired a low shot into the net.

Scotland`s second followed soon after. The Welsh were dispossessed which created an attack down the left. The ball was fed on to Edinburgh University`s Georgia Jones, whose backhand shot flew into the roof of the net.

Celebrations by Scotland Senior Women after goal v Wales at Auchenhowie
Goal celebrations! Photo by Duncan Gray

Wales clawed their way back into the contest with a penalty corner conversion and then pressed hard for the equaliser. Duncan took the unusual step of replacing keeper Lucy Camlin with an additional outfield player, and that seemed to upset the Welsh momentum. The move took the pressure off the Scots, and they were able to play out the remaining minutes for their well-deserved victory.

A delighted Chris Duncan remarked: “The winning score line was a bonus, but what was really important is that today was a much-improved performance from the squad.

All the frailties of Saturday disappeared and we played with much more freedom. Saturday was a wake-up call and today was much better.

Today we created many more chances, and I would have expected more goals, so we need to work on converting our dominance in a game into scoring more.”

 

Scotland Senior Women in huddle prior to second match v Wales at Auchenhowie

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