Scotland winger Kirsty Hanson has admitted to feeling “so disappointed” after the team suffered a narrow loss to Austria in their Nations League opener. The Aston Villa star was left frustrated after missing two key chances, as Scotland struggled to convert opportunities into goals.
Missed Opportunities Haunt Scotland
Scotland had hoped to begin their campaign with a victory but failed to capitalize on crucial chances. Hanson acknowledged that fine margins made the difference, saying, “We should have finished our chances. I’m really obviously disappointed in myself. I had two chances and I didn’t finish them.”
- The match was decided by a single Austrian goal, despite Scotland creating multiple scoring opportunities.
- Hanson’s missed chances summed up a frustrating night for the team.
- The winger stressed the importance of taking chances at this level of competition.
No Excuses for Defeat
Despite a revamped squad, Hanson refused to blame inexperience or squad adjustments for the defeat. “It might take some time,” she admitted, before quickly adding, “but we can’t obviously use that as an excuse.”
The team will need to regroup quickly, with tougher challenges ahead in their Nations League campaign. Scotland will be looking to sharpen their finishing before their next fixture, knowing that small margins can define their success.
| Match Summary | Details |
|---|---|
| Opponent | Austria |
| Result | Scotland 0-1 Austria |
| Key Missed Chances | Kirsty Hanson (2) |
| Next Match | TBD |
With Nations League points at a premium, Scotland must rediscover their clinical edge to stay competitive in the tournament.
