Scotland beat Czech Republic to reach World Cup play-off final

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 22:08 · Archive

Scotland beat the Czech Republic 3-2 to progress 5-2 on aggregate to a Women's World Cup play-off final against Sweden.

Scotland twice came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 in Paisley on 13 October, progressing 5-2 on aggregate to a Women's World Cup play-off final against Sweden.

Scotland had won the first leg in Pardubice 2-0 but fell behind early when Czech full-back Denisa Vesela scored from 30 yards in the third minute. Lauren Davidson equalised two minutes later from 12 yards, but Klara Cahynova restored the visitors' lead with a headed goal in the 32nd minute from a corner.

Scotland controlled the second half. Kathleen McGovern scored in the 49th minute after a botched Czech clearance and the keeper being out of position, and Christy Grimshaw added a fourth goal in the 72nd minute after keeper Barbora Votikova spilled a cross. Scotland's captain Caroline Weir did not play, having been injured in the warm-up and replaced by Claire Emslie.

How it is being reported

• SCOTLAND 3 CZECH REPUBLIC 2 (Scotland win 5-2 on aggregate): Scots hold their nerve in play-offScotland were the toast of Paisley last night after twice coming from behind to beat Czech Republic 3-2Daily Mail Sport · 13 Oct, 21:53
• Watch: Scotland beat Czechs to set up Sweden play-offWatch the goals as Scotland twice come from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 on Paisley and progress 5-2 on aggregate to a Women's World Cup play-off final against Sweden.BBC Sport · 13 Oct, 21:34

In this story: Scotland · Czech Republic · Sweden · Paisley · Caroline Weir · Denisa Vesela · Lauren Davidson · Klara Cahynova

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