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1st Team in Season Opener Win


Last Wednesday saw the 1st team kick off their Scottish 1A League campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Glasgow 1s. The game, played on the Peffermill Stadium Pitch, involved many new EUWAFC players making their debut for the university team.

 
Photo Credit: Craig Doyle

The game, kicking off at 5pm, started equally with chances in the opening few minutes for both teams. After 17 minutes, Edinburgh broke the deadlock with a great team goal involving Beth Macleod, Hannah Craig and finished by debutant Eleanor Patrick. Little over 2 minutes later, Glasgow responded by slotting home a one on one through on goal. The latter half of the first half threw up more chances for Edinburgh, with a strong header from Sarah Thompson saved by the goalkeeper and and chances from Craig and Sophie Boeckh. The first half finished 1-1.

Player of the match Sophie Boeckh

The second half saw Edinburgh make a change, with another debut for