BBC Report: Scotland’s chances of qualifying from their Women’s World Cup group hang by a thread after defeat by Japan.
Shelley Kerr’s side had rarely been out of their own half by the time Mana Iwabuchi blasted a shot past goalkeeper Lee Alexander after 22 minutes.
With Japan dominating, Rachel Corsie was ruled to have hauled down Yuika Sugasawa and the striker sent the spot-kick low into the corner.
A late Scotland rally produced a fine long-range Lana Clelland finish.
But consecutive 2-1 defeats leave Kerr’s side bottom of the table without a point and needing to beat Argentina in their final game if they are to have a chance of making the knockout stage as one of the four best third-placed sides.
For former world champions Japan, who opened with a disappointing draw, it ends a run of five games without a victory and puts them second in the group.
Full Article Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48569698
WATCH HIGHLIGHTS VIA YOU TUBE VIDEO EMBED
OTHER LINKS:
Report & Highlights on Scottish FA Website
Scottish National Team on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scotlandnationalteam
