Women's Squad for World Cup Qualifiers

Monday, 19 October 2009

FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Matches
Greece v Scotland
Akratitos Stadium, Athens
Saturday 24 October 2009, Kick-off 4pm (2pm UK time)

Scotland v Georgia
Tynecastle Stadium, Edinburgh
Thursday 29 October, Kick-off 7.30pm

Tickets available on the gate: Adult £5, child/concession £2

Scotland Women National Coach, Anna Signeul, has named a 19-player squad for the opening World Cup qualifying double-header against Greece and Georgia.

Speaking ahead of the trip to Athens, Anna said: “The first match in a qualifying campaign is always difficult. Greece are a physical side, but with good technical ability. They were beaten by Denmark at home in their opening game of the group, so no doubt they will be keen to make amends.

“We expect a tough game in Athens, but I think we can be quite confident after our win over Northern Ireland last week. We were very pleased with that overall performance, and we’re determined to continue in the same spirit.”

Scotland squad:

Goalkeepers
Gemma Fay (Celtic LFC) (Captain)        
Joanna Hutchison (Spartans LFC)            

Defenders
Jennifer Beattie (Arsenal LFC)        
Frankie Brown (Hibernian LFC)        
Rachel Corsie (Glasgow City FC)        
Ifeoma Dieke (Chicago Red Stars)        
Julie Ferguson (Celtic LFC)            
Rhonda Jones (Hibernian LFC)        
Amy McDonald (Celtic LFC)            
        
Midfield
Joelle Murray (Hibernian LFC)          
Kim Little (Arsenal LFC)            
Joanne Love (Celtic LFC)            
Kirsty McBride (Hibernian LFC)        
Leanne Ross (Glasgow City FC)        
Megan Sneddon (Glasgow City LFC)            

Forwards
Diana Barry (Spartans FC)                
Suzanne Grant (Celtic LFC)                
Pauline Hamill (Celtic LFC)            
Jane Ross (Glasgow City FC)