A 2-0 victory noticed Scotland ladies end the EuroHockey Championship with a win over France to assert sixth spot on the match.
Sarah Jamieson earned her a centesimal cap within the contest as each side battled it out for second place in Group C in Monchengladbach.
It was a good opening to the match with Scotland having promising moments, notably by the work fee of Heather McEwan.
France got here closest however Jess Buchanan made a wonderful diving save to her proper to disclaim the French the lead.
Within the second quarter the match continued to be tight. Scotland had their first penalty nook try however couldn’t make it rely and the primary half ended goalless.
An Amy Costello drag flick was saved by the goalkeeper’s left pad however the rebound discovered a French foot for an additional nook. This time, a two cross routine noticed the ball fall for Sarah Robertson who swept it into the underside proper nook for 1-0.
Costello made one other penalty alternative rely earlier than the top of the third quarter when she discovered the underside left nook for 2-0.
Early within the last quarter McEwan practically bagged a 3rd aim with a beautiful deflected effort however a wonderful diving save on the proper submit denied the aim.
Charlotte Watson was subsequent to come back shut with a shot fizzed throughout aim from the correct, nevertheless it went simply large of the far submit.
In the long run Scotland was comfy and took the win to finish a profitable match in Germany.
Captain Sarah Robertson, mentioned, “I’m completely delighted. I’m happy with the crew; A Division is hard in opposition to prime groups, most of them are skilled whereas our gamers all have jobs, so for us it’s an amazing match and nice to complete on a win.
“It’s so good to see the quantity of younger expertise within the squad and we’re happy with the gamers enjoying their first A division. There’s nonetheless lots to come back up for us now with a World Cup Qualifier to look ahead to, and we’re progressing properly.”
