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Scottish Women’s Premier League Round-Up: Rangers Dominate, Celtic Held
The latest action from the Scottish Women’s Premier League saw Rangers take a commanding position at the top of the table with an impressive 10-0 victory over Dundee United, while Celtic faced a spirited Hibernian side in a goalless draw.
Dundee United 0-10 Rangers
Rangers showcased their prowess with a staggering 10-0 triumph against Dundee United, marking a perfect start to their season. Under the management of Jo Potter, the team dominated the match, securing a remarkable seven goals by halftime. Highlights included a hat-trick from Katie Wilkinson, who has now achieved four hat-tricks in just five matches since joining Rangers. Laura Berry contributed with two goals, while Kirsty Howat and an own goal rounded out the score before the break.
In the second half, Rangers continued to press forward, scoring three more times with contributions from Rio Hardy and Tessel Middag, among others. Berry completed her hat-trick, further sealing the match in favor of the visitors. Dundee United, struggling at the bottom of the league, will aim to recover in their upcoming match against Aberdeen.
Celtic 0-0 Hibernian
Reigning champions Celtic were held to a frustrating goalless draw against Hibernian at Broadwood Stadium, which allowed both teams to maintain their unbeaten streaks this season. The match featured several opportunities on both sides, yet Hibs had the clearest chance when Tegan Bowie failed to convert a potential goal. Celtic manager Elena Sadiku expressed disappointment over the missed chances, echoing Hibs’ Grant Scott’s sentiment that his team deserved a share of the points based on their performance.
With their focus now shifting to a Champions League fixture against Finnish side KuPS Kuopio, Celtic is gearing up for a challenging week. Hibernian, meanwhile, will look to build on their momentum in their next league match against Hearts.
Hearts 6-1 Motherwell
Hearts delivered a dominant performance to narrow the gap with Celtic and Hibs, defeating Motherwell 6-1. Georgia Timms opened the scoring early, followed by Joely Andrews doubling their lead before the half. Motherwell attempted to stage a comeback when Chelsie Watson netted a free-kick shortly after the restart, but Hearts responded quickly, with Emma Brownlie restoring their two-goal advantage. Additional goals from Monica Forsyth and Lisa Robertson solidified the victory, with Brownlie adding another late in the game.
Next up for Hearts is an intense Edinburgh derby against Hibernian, while Motherwell will seek redemption against Partick Thistle.
Spartans 0-2 Glasgow City
Glasgow City secured a hard-fought away victory against Spartans. Despite a few near misses in the early stages, City took the lead when Natalia Wrobel struck just past the half-hour mark. Although City had opportunities to extend their lead, including a shot hitting the crossbar, they finally managed to score a second through Nicole Kozlova in the closing minutes. With this win, City remains in contention for a higher position in the league, trailing closely behind the top teams.
Partick Thistle 2-2 Aberdeen
Partick Thistle staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 against a struggling Aberdeen side. After going down 2-0, Thistle rallied with goals from Emma Lawton and Carla Boyce to secure a point. The Jags will look to capitalize on this momentum in their upcoming fixture against Motherwell, while Aberdeen aims to improve at home against Dundee United.
Queen’s Park 0-3 Montrose
Montrose achieved their first victory of the season with a convincing 3-0 win over Queen’s Park. Louise Brown’s early goal was followed by another from the penalty spot after a foul led to Hannah Cunningham’s dismissal. Jade McLaren sealed the win, allowing Montrose to seek back-to-back victories against Spartans next. In contrast, Queen’s Park will face a challenging match against Glasgow City seeking to bounce back.
Scottish Premiership & SWPL Coverage
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Expect more competitive matches as the season progresses, with teams striving to secure their positions in what promises to be an exciting campaign.
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