Wales pip Scotland in first Test

Scotland's build-up to next month's World League semi-final took a dent when they lost 2-1 to Wales in the first of three Test matches at Glasgow Green.

Amy Brodie in action for Scotland. Picture: Craig Watson/SNS

Wales were the more enterprising side in the early exchanges and Scots goalkeeper Nikki Cochrane had to look lively, while at the other end a half chance fell to Katie Robertson but she failed to control the ball.

Wales went ahead through Natasha Marke-Jones, but their lead lasted only two minutes. Amy Brodie, pictured, found herself in space in the circle and the Edinburgh University striker fired a fierce 
shot high into the Welsh net.

Wales regained the lead when Phoebe Richards capitalised on slackness in the home defence to fire home a low shot past Cochrane.

Scots coach Gordon Shepherd took the gamble of replacing Cochrane with an additional outfield player and the result was a frantic finish with the Welsh reduced to nine players at one point but they held out for a narrow victory.