Spartans are off to the semis

October 4, 2018 2:32 pm

Spartans women have booked their place in the Scottish Cup semi-final after a 3-1 demolition job over Celtic last month.

Debbie McCulloch’s team, who find themselves in the bottom half of the SWPFL league, ran out convincing winners on the day.

Spartans celebrate after winning their SSE Scottish Women’s Cup quarter final game against Celtic. Spartans ran out 3-1 winners on the day.

Zoe Johnston bagged a brace before former Celtic player Kaela MacDonald sealed the win with a terrific second half strike.

Celtic netted a consolation goal late in the game.

Kaele McDonald scores for Spartans against Celtic in the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup quarter final game between Spartans and Celtic. Spartans ran out 3-1 winners on the day.

Spartans gaffer, Debbi McCulloch, said “We are delighted to be through to the semi-finals of the SSE Scottish Women’s Cup.

“The 3-1 win against Celtic was our best performance of the season so far and the players thoroughly deserved to progress through to the next round.

“We worked hard all over the pitch and scored three fantastic goals.

“The players are delighted with the result although we still have four tough league fixtures to focus on to ensure we secure much sought-after league points to avoid relegation.

“The semi-final draw has been kind to us, with us avoiding Glasgow City and Hibernian, although Motherwell will provide us with a stern test and we will be taking nothing for granted on Sunday 14^th of October at Forthbank Stadium.”