Hibernian 0-4 Glasgow City: City continue 100% record
GLASGOW City maintained their 100% record after a convincing 4-0 victory over second place Hibernian.
With the two sides having scored 78 goals between them since the start of the season, it was hotly tipped to be the match of the season so far - and it did not disappoint.
City Head Coach Eddie Wolecki Black said that despite the scoreline, the Hibees had been their most difficult opponent so far.
He said: “I said it would be a really competitive match and it was. I thought [the scoreline] was a bit harsh on Hibs, they are as good as we’ve played this season. They’ve got a lot of energy and good talent so obviously we were pleased to come away with three points.”
Glasgow City's Nicola Doherty leaves her marker in her wake
Both teams had early chances with Hibernian coming closest when Lizzie Arnott took advantage of a poor pass by Glasgow City on the edge of the area but her shot was blocked by keeper Alexander.
Only 15 minutes in and we were treated to our first goal. Leanne Ross floated in a lovely free kick about thirty yards out and Suzanne Lappin headed the ball in from close range.
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Kilwinning Ladies U15s into the League Cup semi-final
HAMILTON Accies U15s slipped to a 3-1 defeat in the League Cup this weekend, despite a strong performance and quick equaliser from the team.
Despite a great solo effort to score Accies’ only goal from Rhiannan Brown, it wasn’t enough to go forward in the cup, however, coach Jen King believes the girls deserved more.
She said: “I am very proud of the girls’ performance against a very strong Kilwinning team. The effort and application that they showed throughout the game was a different class and on effort they deserved more from the game. Most pleasing for me is seeing how far the girls have come and how well they are developing as individuals and as a team. We are having a great season so far and with hard work, long may it continue.”
The visitors tested Accies early on in the match, as they pushed forward well and came close in the first minute, however, a foul on keeper Emily Ferguson saw a free kick given to Hamilton.
Despite a great solo effort to score Accies’ only goal from Rhiannan Brown, it wasn’t enough to go forward in the cup, however, coach Jen King believes the girls deserved more.
She said: “I am very proud of the girls’ performance against a very strong Kilwinning team. The effort and application that they showed throughout the game was a different class and on effort they deserved more from the game. Most pleasing for me is seeing how far the girls have come and how well they are developing as individuals and as a team. We are having a great season so far and with hard work, long may it continue.”
The visitors tested Accies early on in the match, as they pushed forward well and came close in the first minute, however, a foul on keeper Emily Ferguson saw a free kick given to Hamilton.
Buchan 5-4 Hamilton Accies: Kevin Murphy rues defensive errors
IT was a long trip home for Hamilton Accies as they lost 5-4 to Northern side Buchan.
After leading the league newcomers 4-2, Hamilton's defensive errors lef to their own downfall, leaving manager Kevin Murphy ruing the lost goals.
Murphy said: “It was obviously very disappointing to lose after holding a 4-2 lead over them, disappointed in the goals that we lost, and the nature that we lost them in.
After leading the league newcomers 4-2, Hamilton's defensive errors lef to their own downfall, leaving manager Kevin Murphy ruing the lost goals.
Murphy said: “It was obviously very disappointing to lose after holding a 4-2 lead over them, disappointed in the goals that we lost, and the nature that we lost them in.
"Glad in that we scored four goals, it’s something we’re always looking to do, and we attacked well, but defensively it let us down a bit.
"All credit to Buchan though, as they done well to get the three points, but overall disappointed.”
Rangers 3-0 Hutchison Vale: 'Gers post another win
RANGERS continued their impressive six game unbeaten run in the Scottish Women's Premier League with a convincing 3-0 victory over Hutchie Vale.
Pleased with another good team performance, Head Coach Angie Hind reflected on the game.
She said: “It
was a solid win today and a good team performance. We changed our shape
a little to suit the qualities we have in the team and I think we did
some really good things. Another clean sheet and goals from our midfield
are pleasing too.”
Rangers began in dominant fashion with a lot of possession and what was clearly an attacking formation. The first real chance of the game came after ten minutes, Lisa Swanson picked up the ball in midfield and her pass fell nicely to set Hayley Cunningham up for the shot. Her attempt was parried off the bar by the Hutchison Vale ‘Keeper.
Rachel Corsie: Dealing with a long term injury
NOW that it’s approaching six months since my operation, I thought I would talk about my injury and give everyone an update on my progress towards returning to the pitch. Seven months ago virtually to the day, was the unforgettable disappointment of the defeat to Spain in the dying seconds of the second leg of the play-offs for the Women’s Euro Finals 2013.
After taking a tricky but optimistic 1-1 draw from the home game, held at Hampden the week previous, the final country to reach the finals was to be decided on the night in Madrid.
However, late in the second half, whilst the game was tied at 1-1 (2-2 AGG) and heading for extra-time a cynical and tired tackle on Spain’s number 10 led to an unforgiving outcome. The realisation that I had hurt my knee badly was evident.
Despite this, my team mates back home have since joked that they thought I was feigning injury to avoid the inevitable booking that was to follow. Sadly, my finely mastered ‘tricks of the trade’ were not being utilised in this instance – good to know though that my reputation of falling to the ground easily is so highly regarded.
Anyway, as expected, my evening was over and the extent of injury was left unknown as I was stretchered off and carried to the changing rooms – where I was put in a brace and crutches.
Spartans 0-1 Rangers: Megan Sneddon bags first Rangers goal
MEGAN Sneddon grabbed her first goal for Rangers, keeping them above her former club Celtic.
At a cold and wet Ainsley Park Rangers were narrow 1-0 winners against League Cup finalists Spartans.
Rangers manager Angie Hind was pleased with her side’s performance and feels her side are taking “baby steps” in the SWPL after a lot of change at the club.
She said: “We expected it to be quite a competitive game, quite close, and it was that. I think we had the more dominant play, we had a lot of the ball and created a few chances- especially in the second half.
“The win was important for us but also really delighted with the performance. Our focus [this season] first and foremost is to make the cut into the top six. There’s been a lot of change in the club since we took over in December and brought in a lot of players, we’re definitely a work in progress.”
In the first half the teams battled it out in the middle of the pitch with Spartans pressing high and both teams found it hard to create anything in the final third.
SWPL: Hamilton 2-1 Kilwinning
HAMILTON Accies picked up another well earned three points at the John Cumming stadium on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over SWPL newcomers Kilwinning.
The Ayrshire club had Scottish football legend Julie Fleeting back in their line-up but it was Kevin Murphy's side who dominated the match with a barrage of chances.
The away side went into the game looking to pick up their first points of the new season and the teams looked to be taking a share of the spoils until Hamilton's Ashley McDonald fired home the winner with ten minutes left to play.
The manager was delighted with the performance of his team despite the frustration of not capitalising on the vast number of chances they created throughout the game.
He said: "I thought we played really well today in the first and the second half. We were excellent and we created a lot of chances but as the game goes on you start to doubt if you will get the winner, but Ashley popped up again like she did here the last time against Aberdeen so we're delighted we got all three points.
"It was frustrating but I was also pleased that we created so many chances and it looks like things are now coming together."
The manager was delighted with the performance of his team despite the frustration of not capitalising on the vast number of chances they created throughout the game.
He said: "I thought we played really well today in the first and the second half. We were excellent and we created a lot of chances but as the game goes on you start to doubt if you will get the winner, but Ashley popped up again like she did here the last time against Aberdeen so we're delighted we got all three points.
"It was frustrating but I was also pleased that we created so many chances and it looks like things are now coming together."
Forfar 0-4 Glasgow City: City book Recreation Park rematch against Spartans
GLASGOW City manager Eddie Wolecki Black has warned his team not to expect another 5-1 walkover when they meet Spartans in the League Cup final.Second half goals from Danni Pagliarulo, Sue Lappin, Leanne Ross and Sarah Crilly earned a semi-final win over Forfar Farmington at Keirs Park, and earned a repeat of last year's final match-up.
Black says retaining the trophy will be much tougher this time, after Spartans defeated a previously unbeaten Hibs side in their semi-final.
"They will make it very
difficult for us," he said. "They will be buoyed by last night’s semi-final win
over Hibs and it will take a very good performance form us to win the
first trophy of the season.
"We are very happy to be in the final. It shows a great consistency as it
is our fourth final in a row and probably sums up what playing for this
club is all about in that we have to be competing for Cups and League
titles.
"We have now put ourselves in a good position again to try and
retain our League Cup."