Page 30 - Women's Soccer Scene Issue No.21 2022-23

Scotland Under-19 earned a decisive 3-0 victory over Czech Republic on Monday to close out
their campaign in the inaugural Pinatar Youth Cup.
Eilidh Adams opened the scoring for Pauline Hamill’s side in the second half with
substitute Maria McAneny delivering a brace, both goals scored directly from corner kicks.
The win followed a narrow defeat at the hands of Hungary on Friday. Despite creating
some goalscoring opportunities, a late strike conceded from a set-piece sealed the fate for the
women’s under-19s.
The match against the Czech Republic concluded a week-long warm weather training
camp in the south of Spain for the squad ahead of UEFA Women's Under-19s Qualifying
Round 2 matches in April.
Speaking after the final game, the Head Coach told www.scottishfa.co.uk: “It’s been a
great week, having the group together has been superb.
“Not just in terms of improving our style of play but getting the chance to build
relationships on and off the pitch. Ultimately, being ready for the qualifiers is our goal and I
think we’ve made huge strides this week.
“We’re really looking forward to the qualifiers now. The players will have another few
weeks back at their clubs, but we’ll come back together and look to do everything in our power
to top that group come April.”
Scotland Under-19s return to action for the UEFA EURO qualifiers which take place 5-11
April against Albania (hosts) and Liechtenstein.

Gloucestershire League
With a number of teams on County Cup duty, only one match was played in Division One but
it produced a highly significant result. League leaders Bristol Rovers Development went
down to their first defeat of the campaign, beaten 2-0 by Bristol & West. Becky Billing gave
Bristol & West a tenth minute lead and they went on to seal the points with a second from
Aimee Clark after the break.
Southmead Community Sport have opened up a lead of five points at the top of
Division Three, courtesy of a 2-1 victory away to Andoversford. After Victoria Harker had
given the home side an early lead, Southmead hit back to take the points thanks to Louisa
Paul and a Jordan Scowen penalty. Stoke Lane Athletic remain in third but received a
setback to their challenge as they were beaten 3-2 by Downend Flyers A. Oral Montgomery
was on target twice for Downend along with Chloe Avent, whilst Stoke Lane's replies came
from Leanne Derbyshire and Ella King.
Greater London League
Actonians Ladies Res are through to the quarter finals of the John Greenacre Memorial
Trophy after winning 2-0 away to Tower Hamlets. Fiona Moloney and Kayleigh Peters
scored the goals to take Actonians through a difficult tie. Headstone Manor netted eight
times without reply against Alexandra Park, Rebekah Higgins and Rosie Watts both
bagged doubles along with Ujevara Breznica, Jade Doherty, Samantha Read and Camilla
Sameur adding the others. Camden Town join them in the last eight after Ellen Salter
scored the only goal of the game in their 1-0 win away to AFC Wimbledon Development.
In the Premier Division, Comets are only three points off the pace following their 5-2
victory away to Clapham Utd. Lina Velcheva, Michelle Keating, Shona Power, Moria Sloan
and Kirsten Walker were all on target for Comets, with Kerry Gilroy and Florrie Maxwell
replying.
East London Ladies have moved into the top four in Division One North following
their 3-2 win against third placed AFC Leyton. Simone Folkes (2) and Elena Bodnarescu
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