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Scotland thump Ukraine to move closer to play-offs

[서울=아시아뉴스통신] 레악카나기자 송고시간 2022-06-26 03:00

Martha Thomas scored twice in the first half for Scotland. Only a goal-line clearance denied Thomas her maiden Scotland hat-trick before she was substituted along with Cuthbert who failed to shrug off a thumping challenge from Inna Hlushchenko. (Photo by= SNS)

[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Scotland all but sealed a place in the Women's World Cup play-offs as a thumping first-half performance was too much for Ukraine in Poland. Only an unlikely defeat to the Faroe Islands in September would derail Scotland's bid to finish second in Group B behind runaway leaders Spain, BBC Sports reported.
 
Caroline Weir's early penalty was added to by Erin Cuthbert and a Martha Thomas double, all before half-time. Scotland could clinch a playoff spot on Tuesday if Ukraine beat Hungary. Even if they do not, Hungary would need at least a point against Spain, a side they lost 7-0 at home to last September, and hope Scotland does the unthinkable against the Faroes, the group's bottom side. Those play-offs could become complicated, with the possibility of having to travel to the other side of the world just to qualify. But pre-match Pedro Martinez Losa's side would have bitten your hand off for the opportunity.
 
Scotland boss Pedro Martinez Losa tells BBC Sportsound: "I'm sure we can repeat this kind of performance more often. The heart and dedication of the team was very good. Scotland travel to the Faroe Islands on 6 September to complete their Group B campaign. Ukraine is in action again on Tuesday when they face Hungary in same Poland.



 

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