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Ukraine vs Scotland Women’s W/Cup qualifier postponed

 

Scotland’s Women’s World Cup qualifier in Ukraine has been postponed until June due to the ongoing invasion of the country by the Russian military.

The original tie was set to go ahead on April 8 but will instead now take place on June 24 with the Scottish FA not seeking to play a friendly in its place.

Pedro Martinez Losa’s side will instead prepare to take on group B leaders Spain who visit Hampden Park on April 12.

“In light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, we fully support Uefa’s decision,” said Martinez Losa.

“Football, naturally, comes second at a time like this. Our thoughts are with everyone in Ukraine affected by this horrible situation.

“We look forward to playing them when the time is right, and in the meantime we reiterate our message of solidarity.”

Scotland’s men’s side have also seen their World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine postponed until June, with Steve Clarke’s side playing two friendlies this month instead.

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Scotland women boss Pedro Martinez Losa says his dream for the new year is securing qualification for the 2023 World Cup

The former Arsenal and Bordeaux women’s boss took charge of the national side last summer and immediately recorded three qualifying wins, beating Sweden then Hungary home and away.

An 8-0 defeat in his native Spain ended any chance of winning their group but Scotland are still second and Martinez Losa is feeling confident about his ambitions for the new year.

 

 

 

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