Scotland’s Masters Women’s squads returned from the GB&I Four Nations tournament at Southgate with a historic podium finish, a dramatic final-day victory, and valuable international experience as preparations continue for this summer’s World Cup.
The headline achievement came from the W35s, who secured their highest-ever finish at the tournament by claiming second place. The squad opened their campaign with a landmark 2-1 victory over Ireland, recording their first ever win against their Irish counterparts, before defeating Wales by the same scoreline on the final day. Despite a defeat to eventual champions England, the team showed quality, resilience and significant progress throughout the weekend while continuing to develop a new tactical structure ahead of a busy international summer.
The W50s finished third after producing one of the moments of the tournament in their final match against Wales. After falling behind early, Scotland responded with an outstanding display of determination and attacking intent. Their reward came in dramatic fashion when Rosie Logan scored her first Scotland goal with just 25 seconds remaining to secure a memorable 2-1 victory. Earlier matches against Ireland and England had delivered difficult results, but performances throughout the weekend demonstrated the group’s growing confidence and ability to compete with strong opposition.
The W45s showed impressive progression across the three days. Defeats against Ireland and England did not fully reflect the increasing intensity, energy and creativity shown by the squad, who improved with every match. Their efforts were rewarded in the final fixture against Wales, where a strong all-round performance and a goal from Katherine Descamps secured a deserved 1-1 draw. The team’s ability to learn, adapt and build momentum throughout the tournament provides plenty of encouragement ahead of the World Cup.
For the W40s, the weekend provided a valuable opportunity to test themselves against three high-quality opponents. Competitive performances against both Ireland and England yielded identical 3-1 scorelines, while the final match saw Scotland face a strong Welsh side, eventually going down 4-0 despite periods of improved control following tactical adjustments at half-time. One of the highlights of the weekend came against England when Alice Holt converted from a penalty corner in the closing stages. While the match ended in defeat, scoring against England at Masters level is a rare achievement and was a fitting reward for Scotland’s resilience and attacking intent throughout the contest.
Across the tournament, the squad demonstrated adaptability, commitment and a willingness to evolve tactically, with valuable lessons learned and confidence gained ahead of next month’s World Cup.
Across all four age groups, the tournament showcased the depth, commitment and spirit of Scotland’s Masters Women’s programme. From historic milestones and dramatic late winners to tactical development and growing confidence, the weekend provided an excellent platform on which to build as the squads now turn their attention towards the challenges of the World Cup.
Final Placings
🥈 W35 – 2nd Place
🥉 W50 – 3rd Place
4th – W40
4th – W45
Congratulations to all players, coaches, managers, officials and supporters who contributed to another successful international weekend for Scotland Masters Hockey.
