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7 Fridolina Rolfö (Arsenal 0-4 Barcelona) – Group stage Matchday 5, 09/12/21
8 Jennifer Hermoso (Barcelona 5-1 Wolfsburg) – Semi-final first leg, 22/04/22
9 Alexia Putellas (Barcelona 4-0 Hoffenheim) – Group stage Matchday 3, 10/11/21
10 Klara Bühl (Bayern 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain) – Quarter-final first leg, 22/03/22
Clare Shine extends Glasgow City stay
Clare Shine has signed a one-year contract extension to keep her at
the club till the summer of 2023.
The 27 year old Republic of Ireland international has featured 27
times this season and 99 times in total for the club and will become
City’s 25th centurion on her next appearance.
Shine has netted 67 times during her two spells at the club with
ten of those goals coming this season including that terrific volley
against Servette in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
The striker also scored the winner in the last Scottish Cup Final
to be played at Tynecastle Park.
Shine will also continue with her role in the Glasgow City
Foundation as Project Co-ordinator which has seen her visit schools
and communities. As part of the Commsworld Connecting
Champions to Schools programme, Shine has chatted to a whole
range of pupils about what it is like in the day of a life of a
professional footballer. She recently had the honour of opening a brand new pitch at Hillhead
Primary School in Kirkintilloch.
Clare Shine commented on her new deal: “I’m delighted to sign an extension with Glasgow
City. I’m really looking forward for what’s to come for the club.”
Head Coach Eileen Gleeson added: “I’m delighted that Clare has decided to extend her
time with Glasgow City FC. Clare has been a part of many special moments with Glasgow City
and brings a wealth of experience. As a leader both on and off the pitch Clare is huge part of
the team. I look forward to continuing to work with her going forward.”
Photo - Georgia Reynolds
Cup Final marks anniversary
The Biffa Scottish Women’s Cup final at Tynecastle on Sunday will be a historic occasion,
marking 50 years since the first Scottish Women’s FA was formed in the 1971/2 season.
Scottish Women’s Football CEO Aileen Campbell today visited the Glasgow Women’s
Library along with the managers and players from the two finalists, Celtic Women and
Glasgow City FC.
Glasgow City manager Eileen Gleeson and player Hayley Lauder, and Celtic Women
manager Fran Alonso and player Jacynta Galabadaarachchi visited the library, the only
accredited museum dedicated to celebrating the lives, histories and achievements of women.
Speaking at the visit, Aileen Campbell said: “Women’s football fought for recognition in the
1970s but the growth in the game since has been huge. This season has been a breakthrough
with increased professionalism and more people watching women play football, both in
stadiums and at home.
“The Biffa Scottish Women’s Cup final at Tynecastle on Sunday is the showpiece finale of
this historic season, where either Glasgow City will recover from losing their 14-year premier
league dominance with silverware, or Celtic Women will claim a momentous cup double,
having won the SWPL League cup against City in December.
“The stakes couldn’t be higher, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Tynecastle
on Sunday, where adult tickets are only £5 and kids tickets are free.”
Tickets can be puirchased via the Heart of Midlothian FC website.
(scotwomensfootball.com)
Issue no. 36 - 26 May 2022 news@womenssoccerscene.co.uk