Page 12 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.31 2022-23

The Scotland Women’s National Team will face Northern Ireland and Finland as
preparations continue for the inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League later this year.
Pedro Martinez Losa’s side will go into the matches on July 14th and 18th respectively,
off the back of two solid victories against FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosts Australia and
Costa Rica in April.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Scotland will face England, Netherlands and
Belgium in the UEFA Women’s Nations League in the autumn.
Scotland Women’s National Team head coach, Pedro Martinez Losa told
scottishfa.co.uk: “The matches this summer are a great opportunity to build on the
momentum we’ve been gathering since the Pinatar Cup.
“Despite being in a period of transition, you can see the identity of the team that we want
to be which started to form in the last two matches against Australia and Costa Rica.
“We are giving opportunities to young players that can come in and show what they’re
capable of which is really exciting.
“There was a fantastic energy in the last camp that we want to build on and these
matches against Northern Ireland and Finland give us the chance to keep moving forward as
we prepare to compete in the UEFA Women’s Nations League later this year.”
Fixture and ticket details for July international friendlies will be released in due course.

After almost eight years as a coach with the Scottish FA, Scotland Women’s Under-19s Head
Coach Pauline Hamill has decided to leave her role.
Pauline Hamill told scottishfa.co.uk: “After many years playing for our national team
and coaching every team from under-15s to under-19s, I have decided to leave my post as
Women’s Under-19s Head Coach to explore other opportunities.
“I would like to thank the Scottish FA for providing me with a platform to develop from
being a player to a coach. I have been very fortunate over the years to have contributed to the
growth of our game and been surrounded by so many people who care passionately about
the development of women’s football in our country.
“Thank you and good luck to the players and staff I have worked with, who gave
everything over many years.”

The Women's Scottish Cup Final between Celtic and Rangers will be shown live on BBC One
Scotland, with kick off scheduled for 1.30pm on Sunday 28th May.
The revamped competition will also see the final played at Hampden Park for the first
time.
Rangers triumphed 2-0 over Motherwell in the first semi final at the national stadium,
while Celtic defeated Glasgow City 1-0 the following day.
The showpiece event in the women's competition will also kick off The Week of Football
- the first of what is set to become an annual celebration of Scotland's national game and its
impact on communities across the country.
Ticket Information:
Information about sales and allocations will be communicated by clubs. Tickets are
priced as follows: Adults: £12, Concessions: £6, Accessible seating (Adults): £7, Accessible
seating (concessions): £3.
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