Scotland retain European status with win over England
A fantastic 5-3 win over England ultimately led to Scotland Senior Women escaping relegation and retaining a place in the EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship II.
The victory over England meant that Croatia would need to win by five goals against Wales to overhaul the Scots, but they fell short in a 5-3 win.
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The national side raced into a two goal lead, Charlotte Watson scoring a double inside five minutes, including a field goal and a brilliantly worked penalty corner set-play.
However, England were back on level terms before the mid-point of the first half courtesy of a Hannah Martin field goal and Grace Balsdon penalty corner.
English attacker Sarah Haycroft put her side in front in the 15th minute, only for Katie Robertson to pull Scotland level two minutes before half-time.
A closer second half ensued, but the Scots managed to put themselves in the lead again in the 28th minute when Jen Eadie converted from a penalty corner opportunity.
A Scottish win was sealed right on the stroke of the full-time hooter when Vikki Bunce broke away down court to slot the ball into the net to ensure survival for her side.
Fixtures and results can be found on the EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship II website
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