Rangers suffered their first defeat of the season, falling 2-1 to Celtic in the ScottishPower Women’s Premier League. Despite a strong undefeated run, the Light Blues were unable to maintain their momentum and conceded goals to Celtic forward Natasha Flint, with a single goal scored by Jane Ross in the latter stages of the game.
Nevertheless, Jo Potter’s team remains at the top of the SWPL table and now turns its attention to the upcoming Sky Sports Cup final at Tynecastle, aiming to secure a trophy. The return of Kirsty Howat to the matchday squad after a lengthy injury layoff was a positive development.
The game began with an early warning from Celtic, setting the stage for a challenging match for Rangers. Celtic’s Natasha Flint opened the scoring, followed by a second goal shortly before halftime, leaving Rangers with an uphill battle. Despite a late goal from Jane Ross, Rangers were unable to find the equalizer.
Although the defeat brings an end to their unbeaten streak, it is also a valuable learning experience for future games.
While the loss is disappointing, Rangers’ supporters can take solace in the team’s resilience and determination to bounce back from this setback and emerge stronger in the upcoming fixtures.
Celtic’s lineup featured Daugherty, Ross, Craig, Gallacher, Mengyu, Clark, Hayes, Partido, Loferski, Ashworth-Clifford, and Flint, comprising a formidable team that secured the victory. Rangers’ lineup included Fife, Docherty, Middag, Hay, Rowe, Hardy, Arnot, Ewens, Cornet, Martinez, and McLoughlin, showcasing a talented squad that will undoubtedly analyze this defeat and regroup for the challenges ahead.