Glasgow City Dominates Women's Scottish Cup Semi-Final, Advances to Final

Glasgow City showcased their dominance in the Women's Scottish Cup semi-final, securing a comfortable win over Motherwell and advancing to the final.

Glasgow City secured their place in the Women's Scottish Cup final with a commanding performance against Motherwell at Hampden. Despite Motherwell's initial resistance, Glasgow City's relentless pressure paid off, resulting in a comfortable victory.

First Half Highlights:

  • Sofia Maatta opened the scoring, capitalizing on a precise cross from Emily Whelan to tap into an empty net.
  • Nicole Kozlova doubled the lead just before halftime, finishing a well-executed setup by Maatta.

Second Half Dominance:

  • Katie Lockwood added two more goals, showcasing her clinical finishing ability.
  • Lockwood's second goal came from another assist by Whelan, who had a standout performance.

Key Moments:

  • Kozlova had earlier missed a couple of chances but made amends with her goal.
  • Maatta was denied a second goal by Motherwell's goalkeeper, Emily Mutch, but her overall contribution was pivotal.

Motherwell's Efforts: Motherwell struggled to create significant chances but can take pride in their season's achievements, including a top-six finish in the SWPL and reaching the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

Looking Ahead: Glasgow City will face either Rangers or Aberdeen in the final on May 25th. Rangers and Aberdeen are set to clash in the other semi-final at Hampden, with the match live on BBC Alba, iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website and app.

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