Scotland will not be making any excuses for their opening Nations League defeat by Austria, says Kirsty Hanson. With a new interim head coach and new faces in the door, it was the start of a new era for Scotland women. Fans hoped to see a change in ...

Despite a new boss in the dugout and plenty of fresh faces among the squad, Scotland's latest loss will feel all too familiar. Scotland's backline, albeit very young and inexperienced, gave the ball away cheaply and were far from convincing when it came to clearing their lines.

94' Second Half ends, Austria Women 1, Scotland 0. 93' Attempt Attempt saved. Kirsty Hanson (Scotland) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. 90' Lilli Purtscheller (Austria Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

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McArdle was taking charge of his first game since taking over from Pedro Martinez Losa, who left in December. Interim Scotland boss Michael McArdle began his tenure with a 1-0 Nations League defeat to Austria at the Josko Arena.

Interim head coach Michael McArdle: "Disappointed with the result, performance-wise, there's areas we can improve as well. "We know that ourselves, we're already in reflection immediately after the game, particularly transitional moments in the centre of the pitch, but, it's fine margins, we created plenty of chances.

Germany's Linda Dallmann came off the bench to score one goal and make another as her side hammered neighbours Austria 4-1 to move top of Women's Nations League A1, with group rivals the Netherlands coming from behind to win 2-1 away to Scotland.

It proved an important save as Austria seized the initiative at the other end. Scotland just couldn't clear their lines in a crowded box and Lilli Purtscheller reacted quickly to thump home. There was a second blow in quick succession, with influential ...

A new look Scotland could not shake off old habits as Mick McArdle’s interim reign got off to a losing start. A first-half goal from Lilli Purtscheller gave Austria a win on a night when the ...

Despite a new boss in the dugout and plenty of fresh faces among the squad, Scotland's latest loss will feel all too familiar. Scotland's backline, albeit very young and inexperienced, gave the ...

Gallingly for Scotland will be the cheapness with which they conceded the opener – a familiar failing throughout the Euro 2025 campaign. With the Nations League campaign underpi