What happened in the Women's Nations League?
It was a busy night for the home nations as all four were in Women's Nations League action.For England and Wales, their matches had added meaning, as they both prepare for the Euros which are taking place in Switzerland this summer. So, how did they all do? Keep reading to find out.Did you watch any of last night's games? What did you think? Are you excited for the Euros? Let us know in the comments below.
Scotland
It was a difficult night for Scotland, who lost 6-1 against Germany in Wolfsburg.Scotland were leading 1-0 at half time, thanks to captain Caroline Weir's goal just before the break.However, six goals from Germany in 25 minutes, including a hat-trick from Selina Cerci, meant that the game finished 6-1.Scotland now face a battle to avoid relegation from group A1 as they sit bottom of the group with 0 points.In other team news, Australia assistant head coach Melissa Andreatta has been announced as the new head coach of Scotland Women.Andreatta is expected to be in charge for Scotland's Women's Nations League match against Austria at the end of next month.
Wales
Wales, who along with England have qualified for Euro 2025, produced a fantastic performance to earn a 1-1 draw against Sweden, a side ranked sixth in the world.Sweden went 1-0 up in the 60th minute through a header from Bayern Munich's Magdalena Eriksson.However, Sweden's lead lasted just eight minutes, as Hannah Cain came off the bench to level for Wales.It was a great night for Wales goalkeeper Safia Middleton-Patel, who on only her third international start, was in brilliant form making some great saves.Wales fans will be hoping that they take this success into their first ever Euros appearance this summer.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland picked up an important 1-0 win in their Nations League game against Romania at Belfast's Windsor Park, their second win in four games. 18-year-old striker Kascie Weir fired the hosts ahead in the eighth minute after converting a cross from Keri Halliday.It was Weir's first international goal for Northern Ireland.The result means that Northern Ireland sit second in Group B1, and are now just three points behind leaders Poland.They will finish their campaign with a home game against Poland on 30 May and trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina on 3 June.
England
Despite comfortably beating Belgium last week, the Lionesses had a tough first half against their opponents, going 3-0 down in the first 30 minute of the game. Beth Mead finally got the European champions on the scoresheet with a 35th minute penalty.However, the pick of the goals was England's second, a debut goal scored by Michelle Agyemang.The 19-year-old fired in a stunning volley within seconds of coming on as a substitute in the 80th minute.However, it wasn't enough to turn England's fortunes around, and the match ended 3-2 to Belgium.
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