Amy Canavan

Edinburgh

Sports Reporter at BBC Scotland

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Scotland offer renewed hope for World Cup after Dutch draw

3 days ago | bbc.co.uk | Amy Canavan

Andreatta's energy and enthusiasm was apparent on the touchline. Whether it was minute eight, 58 or 88, she was pacing up and down the touchline with her arms swinging in encouragement and legs kicking every ball. Twice during stoppages in play a giant tactics board came out to redirect the players, and the switch to a back three at half-time proved critical in turning the momentum in the match.
Scotland offer renewed hope for World Cup after Dutch draw

4 days ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Despite their far from ideal preparations, there was no huffing and puffing from Andreatta and her players. If you rocked up to the stadium having not heard of their issues you would be forgiven for thinking everything was routinely done pre-match. There was no hint of using it as an excuse or branding it an exceptional circumstance, instead it was an opportunity to impress. And impress they did. For large parts on the Netherlands' home patch, the Scots were comfortable.
Renewed hope for 'dominant' Scots already eyeing World Cup

4 days ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Amy Canavan

Twelve hours before kick-off in Tilburg, Scotland were on the tarmac at Edinburgh Airport. An already daunting trip over to face the Netherlands, ranked 10th in the world, was made even more challenging by disruptions to the team's travel. What should have been a Monday afternoon flight, soon turned to evening, and ultimately to Tuesday morning. However Melissa Andreatta thought her first away day with the Scots would go, this scenario would not have been in any script.
Netherlands 1-1 Scotland: Analysis

4 days ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Amy Canavan

Not that it was a high threshold, but that was Scotland's best performance by a mile against a top-tier side in a fair old while. For a side who have had challenge after challenge thrown at them - particularly in the last 24 hours or so - there was an energy, enthusiasm and excitement about them. Melissa Andreatta asked for a fast start and she got it, until they conceded that early goal, of course. When she made a tactical change at half-time, she got a response.
Another long night ahead for Scots...

4 days ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Amy Canavan

For a wee while there, I thought I was going to have to look out a pair of boots... But the panic is over, Scotland have - eventually - made it to Tilburg. It's so far from ideal for Melissa Andreatta, on her first away day with the Scots, and for the players. And for captain Rachel Corsie, who will retire tonight. What a way to go out... The squad had a morning training session at Oriam yesterday, before gearing up for their scheduled flight in the afternoon.
Plane issue delays Scotland's Nations League arrival in Netherlands

4 days ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Scotland will only arrive in the Netherlands for today's final Women's Nations League Group A game this morning after a technical issue prevented their charter flight leaving Edinburgh on Monday. Melissa Andreatta's side were due to travel to Eindhoven on Monday for the game in Tilburg, which kicks off at 19:30 BST and is live on BBC Scotland, the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
Same old story for Scotland, insists 'frustrated' goalkeeper Lee Gibson

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Amy Canavan

"You don't ever want to keep coming out and saying, we've done really well, we've tried hard, but we're fallen short again. "That's just the reality of where we're at, at the moment."For someone who made save after save on Friday night, Lee Gibson pulled no punches in the post-match press conference. The Scotland shotstopper kept her country in their penultimate Nations League A match against Austria, but she was left helpless when a front-post flick from Julia Hickelsberger broke the deadlock.
Scotland: Amy Rodgers sustains broken jaw, Charlotte Newsham called up as replacement

1 week ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Image source, SNSImage caption, Amy Rodgers (centre) will not feature in Scotland's final group fixtureWomen's Nations League: The Netherlands v ScotlandVenue: Koning Willem II Stadion, Tilburg Date: Tuesday, 3 June Time: 19:30 BSTCoverage: Watch on BBC Scotland & iPlayer, live text coverage on the BBC Sport website & appMidfielder Amy Rodgers has been ruled out of Scotland's final Nations League A Group 1 game against the Netherlands after breaking her jaw against Austria.
Scotland: What did we learn from Melissa Andreatta's first game as head coach?

1 week ago | bbc.com | Amy Canavan

Image source, SNSImage caption, Melissa Andreatta's Hampden bow ended in defeatBBC Sport Scotland at Hampden Park"I think I have a good baseline now to understand where we're at."The first words Melissa Andreatta uttered in the aftermath of her Scotland debut, which not only ended in defeat, but with relegation to Nations League B. When asked whether that baseline was higher or lower than she expected, the Australian replied: "I'm not sure, if I'm honest."In the first half, it had to be lower.
Scotland 0-1 Austria: Analysis

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Amy Canavan

Since the appointment last month, the Melissa Andreatta era has brought about enthusiasm, freshness and hope. After only a matter of days, it is unfair to expect such attributes would be showcased in abundance, but the feeling at half-time was all too familiar. AdvertisementThe Scots were so far off the pace it was startling. With sarcasm in the stands mounting, questions were being asked… Is Pedro Martinez Losa still here at Hampden? There was no urgency, no impetus and no imagination.