Team of the Week – 24th September

Team of the Week from ScottishPower Women’s Premier League games played on 21st September

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Goalkeeper – Lisa Rodgers (Celtic)

The BBC Alba cameras were at New Douglas Park for the mouth-watering clash between Celtic and Hibernian. Lisa Rodgers played a key role in between the sticks, keeping out multiple Hibs chances whilst also providing key passes to kickstart Celtic’s build-up play. The Celtic shot stopper made an impressive 8 saves throughout the match, helping Celtic gain a valuable point against the reigning SWPL champions.

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Defender – Leah Sidey (Boroughmuir Thistle)

Boroughmuir Thistle kept their SWPL 2 September steak going with another clean sheet and dominant win over St Johnstone. Sidey has started the season strong with several good defensive performances this season. Along with another clean sheet, the full back provided an excellent assist against her former club, making a marauding run down the left flank before picking her teammate Robertson out with a perfectly placed cross to head home.

Defender – Talitha Robb (Montrose)

Montrose bounced back from their previous defeat to Hibernian with a 2-0 win over Hamilton at Links Park. Defender Talitha Robb was efficient at both ends of the pitch, carrying out her defensive duties strongly with 75% aerial duels won. Robb also rounded off the scoring for her side netting the second goal of the afternoon to seal the three points.

Defender – Ronaigh Douglas (Spartans)

Spartans defender Ronaigh Douglas makes her second appearance of the season in the Team of the Week following her team’s 2-0 win over Queen’s Park. This result kept the Edinburgh side on pace at the top-of-the-table. Douglas opened the scoring with a stunning strike from outside the box to fire Spartans into the lead.

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Midfielder – Sophie Timlin (Gartcairn)

Gartcairn bounced back in SWPL 2 after last week’s defeat, with a closely contested win over Livingston. Sophie netted both goals for her side, being the key difference maker throughout the game. Her first goal was a well-placed header following a free-kick, and she then topped that effort with a fantastic backheel turn and finish into the top left corner, to seal the win for the Airdrie side.

Midfielder – Lyla Marnie (Dundee United)

The Dundee United midfielder made her first start of the season against East Fife with a standout performance. The 15-year-old scored her first senior goal with a magnificent right footed strike from 25 yards out to open the scoring at Foundation Park, ultimately helping her team seal the win against a battling University of Stirling side.

Midfielder – Ami Robertson (Boroughmuir Thistle)

Boroughmuir Thistle continued their good form with a resounding 5-0 win over St Johnstone at Meadowbank Stadium. Ami Robertson helped them on their way with a standout performance in the middle of the park. The midfielder notched a goal and an assist in a win that moves her side up to third in the table.

Midfielder – Nicole Kozlova (Glasgow City)

Nicole Kozlova doubled her goal tally for the season on Sunday as she netted a brace in Glasgow City’s convincing victory at Petershill Park, against Hearts. The result moved Glasgow City up to second in the ScottishPower Women’s Premier League table as they maintain their 100% record with five wins from the opening five.

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Forward & Star Player – Cara Gray (Kilmarnock)

Cara Gray continued her goal scoring form with a first half hat-trick against East Fife. Cara’s performance, aside from her three well-taken goals, included effective pressing and a very impressive passing accuracy. Her goals against newly promoted East Fife have put her at the summit of the SWPL 2 goal scoring charts with 6 goals in just 5 games.

Forward – Mia McAulay (Rangers)

Rangers remain at top spot of the ScottishPower Women’s Premier League following their 3-0 win over Aberdeen. Mia McAulay continued her impressive start to the season as she sealed off the Rangers win by scoring a well-placed finish in the bottom corner. This takes the Rangers forward’s total to 3 goals for the season so far.

Forward – Abi Harrison (Glasgow City)

Glasgow City recorded an impressive victory over a strong Hearts side at Petershill Park. Striker Harrison was key in this victory directly being involved in the first two goals which put daylight between the two sides within the first 20 minutes. This included a tidy first-time pass assist to teammate Wrobel and an impressive, lobbed goal from a tight angle, ultimately helping maintain City’s winning start to the season.