Scottish Women's Football

Cal Gilkison
BBC Sport Scotland

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Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta has been speaking to the media after naming her squad for the upcoming World Cup play-off final against Sweden.

Here are the key lines:

• Andreatta revealed Caroline Weir suffered a late setback that has ruled her out of the Sweden double-header. Weir, 31, suffered a muscle injury in the warm-up ahead of the win against Czech Republic last month.

• Despite Weir's injury, the Scotland head coach insists: "It's all about the players we have, the players we've got to work together to win this tie and that's going to be our focus to do whatever it takes to make sure we're on the right side of the result."

• Andreatta believes the second leg against Czech Republic showed the "progression" of her squad and believes they've "earned their opportunity".

• Andreatta adds: "The squad I've picked, 21 players in the squad have represented Scotland already this year and contributed to what we're doing on the field to get us to this point. We've really earned that opportunity and I think we've shown not only our maturity, but our professionalism and growth."

• On facing "powerhouse" Sweden, Andreatta says: "I think the way they start games is a strength and that's something we will be ready for. Their speed across the park, not only in transition, but just in open play and set-plays. We'll be ready for those moments and I think we have a game plan that not only nullifies those three key areas but focuses on our strengths so we can impose our game on them."

• Andreatta revealed she is "really pleased" with her camp's "meticulous" preparation ahead of Sweden and believes she has created a "great recipe for success".

• On competition for places, Andreatta says: "I think the decisions are getting harder and that shows the competition for spots. It does make it difficult but that's why I'm employed to make the tough decision and look at the players that will pull on the navy blue and represent us the way we want to be represented and perform in a way we want to perform to get us to major tournaments."

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Rowena Armitage (Motherwell): Wasn't hugely troubled by Celtic but marshalled her defence well and came up with a few decent stops.

Faye Bryson (Hibs): Two assists, what more could you want from your right-back?

Cassie Cowper (Montrose): A solid performance from the Montrose defender, who made several important blocks and dealt with almost everything that came her way, helping her team to a massive win against Partick Thistle.

Eilidh Austin (Rangers): A solid display in defence and another clean sheet as Rangers edged Hearts.

Demi Taylor (Montrose): The wing-back didn't stop running all game and Thistle struggled to deal with her pace on the wing.

Lucy Sinclair (Motherwell): Scored a screamer and worked tirelessly to help her team to a well-deserved victory.

Eva Thomson (Motherwell): Two assists and a goal of her own, the Motherwell forward did not stop running all game as she helped her side to a historic win against Celtic.

May Cruft (Rangers): A player-of-the-match display from the Rangers youngster on her 50th appearance for the club.

Louise Brown (Montrose): Her two goals helped Montrose to an important win, ran her socks off and could have had a hat-trick were it not for an impressive Chloe Logan save.

Lisa Forrest (Glasgow City): Just the four assists and a goal for the Glasgow City forward. She has been so important for Leanne Ross' side this term.

Katie Wilkinson (Rangers): Another goal to add to her tally - constantly shows up in key moments for Rangers and did so again on Sunday.

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Holders Glasgow City will host Hibernian in the semi-finals of the SWPL Cup.

Rangers, last season's runners-up, travel to Edinburgh to face reigning league champions Hearts.

The ties will be played on or before Sunday 31 January.

Semi-final draw

Hearts v Rangers

Glasgow City v Hibernian

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Holders Glasgow City, Rangers and Hibernian joined Hearts in the SWPL Cup semi-final draw with Sunday wins.

Emily Whelan struck from close range to give City the lead against Celtic, converting Lisa Evans' teasing cut-back from the right.

Ruby Seaby fired against the post for Glasgow and Emily Gray sealed the win by knocking in the hosts' second late on.

At Broadwood, Calliste Brookshire's corner hit the Partick Thistle bar before May Cruft put Rangers in front. Katie Wilkinson's free-kick doubled the advantage for last season's beaten finalists.

Wilkinson added another following the break - her 100th Rangers goal.

Motherwell took a first-half lead at home to Hibs through Lucy Sinclair. Scarlett Herron levelled in the second period and Libby Smith struck high to give the visitors victory.

On Friday, Hearts were the first side through to the last four with a comfortable 5-0 win away to Boroughmuir Thistle.

Mariana Speickmaier opened and completed the scoring with Lauren Wade netting Hearts' second and fourth goals. Erin Rennie notched their third.

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Just one SWPL games has gone ahead this weekend amid numerous call-offs caused by Storm Boelo.

Hibernian v Celtic and Partick Thistle v Glasgow City were both cancelled after late pitch inspections on Sunday afternoon while Hearts v Montrose was called off on Sunday morning.

On Friday Aberdeen confirmed their game against Spartans, which had been due to be played at Pittodrie, was moved to their usual home ground of Balmoral Stadium to give the game the best possible chance of going ahead but the match was postponed yesterday.

Rangers' game against Motherwell at Broadwood Stadium was the only one of the five fixtures to be given the go-ahead.

Jane Lewis
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter

Shu Ohba (Rangers): Back in the starting 11 after her Asian Cup success with Japan, and looked sharp. Although she conceded two goals - one when her side were a player down - she made a couple of vital saves towards the end Hibs were pressing.

Erin Ross (Montrose): Was part of a really solid back three for Montrose, but Ross just edged it with her workrate. Cleared her lines, snuffed out potential attacks and pressed too. A key part to her side grabbing their first league win of the season.

Lauren Doran-Barr (Celtic): Strong going forward and provided great deliveries, including the ball in for the opening goal in the thrashing of Aberdeen.

Erin Husband (Hearts): While doing her job defensively she also was hugely influential in getting the ball forward. On another day she could have had two or three assists.

Ruby Seaby (Glasgow City): Set up City's second and then scored the third, which also happened to be her first goal league goal for the club. The 19-year-old's pace, strength and persistence were on show all afternoon.

Demi Taylor (Montrose): Central to her side's first win of the season. A constant threat with her runs and crosses into the box. Provided an assist for the opener and scored a wonderful goal to help secure three precious points.

Gry Boe Thrysoe (Rangers): The Dane controlled things so well in the middle of the park with composed aggression. Seems to enjoy doing the hard work to allow her team-mates to get on the ball.

Keri Halliday (Hearts): Full of energy and key to Hearts' dominance and attacking play. She scored two goals and assisted another as the defending champions put six past Partick Thistle.

Kayla Jardine (Hearts): Becoming a regular in the team of the week. The forward had a brilliant game on Sunday, scored a great goal and set up another three.

Maria McAneny (Celtic): The Scotland international's attacking threat is a joy to watch. She scored two great goals for Celtic and was involved in setting up another.

Katie Wilkinson (Rangers): Netted a fabulous double to help Rangers earn an impressive win over Hibs. Her first goal showed great awareness and brilliant execution, while her free-kick was a mix of precision and power. Offers her side so much.