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Scotland all set for Cyprus Cup 2015 opener

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Canada - Team Profile Cyprus Cup record - WINNERS (2008, 2010 & 2011) The Cyprus Cup is Canada’s final warm-up tournament before the country hosts the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015. With the eyes of the world upon them big things are expected from John Herdman’s side in Mediterranean - who are statistically the tournaments most successful side (Last year was the first time they’d failed to finished in the top two). Coach - John Herdman Englishman who coached the New Zealand women’s national team from 2006 to 2011, leading them to two FIFA Women’s World Cups. Reached the semi-finals of the 2012 London Olympics with Canada. Captain - Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) The six-times nominated FIFA World Player of the Year has scored 151 goals for the national side in 214 games. She is Canada’s all-time leading goalscorer and is the third most prolific goalscorer in women’s international football history (just seven goals behind Mia Hamm in second). Last 3 Cyprus Cup meetings Canada 5-1 Scotland - 28 February 2012 Canada 1-0 Scotland - 2 March 2011 Canada 0-2 Scotland - 10 March 2008

Keep an eye on @ScottishFA for score updates and match report from Cyprus from 3.30pm

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