Scotland Women Managed to Secure a Two-Goal Advantage Over Czechia

Scotland Women Managed to Secure a Two Goal Advantage Over Czechia
Claire Emslie of Scotland who doubled their lead fresh off the bench Photo by Ian MacNicolGetty Images

Scotland Women were 2-0 winners in a World Cup Qualifying Play-off Semi-final 1st Leg away to Czechia.

Caroline Weir fired Scotland ahead before the hour mark following Kathleen McGovern’s headed pass.

Eight minutes later, it was 2-0, with substitute Claire Emslie tucking away Lauren Davidson’s cross.

Sandy MacIver tipped a Franny Cerna volley over the bar, and Weir forced a similar save out of Barbora Votikova.

There was a let-off for Scotland as Cerna put a free header wide, before Nela Krejcirikova was sent off for a bad tackle on Jenna Clark, the initial caution switched for a red card.

Martha Thomas was brought down by goalkeeper Votikova, but after another VAR screen check, the penalty was cancelled.

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