Pinatar Cup Final 2024
Scotland v Finland
Tuesday, 27 February KO 1.05pm (UK)
Pinatar Arena, Spain
Scotland booked their spot in the final of this year’s Pinatar Cup after a decisive 2-0 win over Philippines at the weekend. A first-half brace from Martha Thomas secured the victory to ensure 2024 got off to a winning start for Pedro Martinez Losa’s side.
Scotland dominated the opening 45 minutes, but the blustery conditions were tough to contend with as the game progressed and the Philippines came alive with the wind behind them. Sandy MacIver was a little busier in the second-half but an experienced defensive back line helped keep the clean sheet intact.
Experience was a theme for SWNT in the opening game with Hayley Lauder’s first international start in 4 years and Rangers’ striker Jane Ross making her return after a lengthy injury lay-off. The pair amassing nearly 250 caps between them.
Finland progressed to the final of this year’s tournament following a narrow 1-0 victory over a very impressive Slovenia team.
Team news
Full squad fit and available for selection.
Pre-match thoughts
Pedro Martinez Losa on playing against Finland: “Last year against was a challenge. It was a very difficult game, they are a good team, especially in possession. They are very well prepared, so we are going to have to be really good in certain phases of the game.
“Finland are going to expose us to other standards, and we want to match that. We are confident we can play at that level and that is going to be a good test for us in and out of possession, level of togetherness on the pitch, level of execution in individual duals, set plays, on the ball – which we want to dominate on.
“Finland have athletic players, a very good focus and are a solid team."
Previous meeting
Scotland ran out 2-1 winners over Finland last summer in Tampere. Caroline Weir and Emma Watson were both on the scoresheet.
Where to watch
The match will be live on BBC Alba and BBC iPlayer
Scotland squad
Fiona Brown Glasgow City
Jenna Clark Liverpool FC
Chelsea Cornet Rangers FC
Rachel Corsie Aston Villa FC
Erin Cuthbert Chelsea FC
Lauren Davidson Glasgow City
Nicola Docherty Rangers FC
Leah Eddie Hibernian FC
Claire Emslie Angel City FC
Lisa Evans Bristol City FC
Jenna Fife Rangers FC
Lee Gibson Glasgow City
Kirsty Hanson Aston Villa FC
Brogan Hay Rangers FC
Sophie Howard Leicester City FC
Sam Kerr FC Bayern Frauen
Hayley Lauder Glasgow City
Sandy MacIver Manchester City FC
Jamie Lee Napier Bristol City FC
Amy Rodgers Bristol City FC
Jane Ross Rangers FC
Jenny Smith Celtic FC
Martha Thomas Tottenham Hotspur