Hibs Women won the Capital Cup at Tynecastle yesterday thanks to a late goal from substitute Rosie Livingstone.
A deflected shot from Stacey Papadopoulos fell into Livingstone’s path, and the youngster made no mistake in picking her spot and firing low beyond the Hearts goalkeeper.
While the Hearts defenders claimed for offside the teenager celebrated in front of the jubilant Hibs fans in the Roseburn stand.
After the final whistle Livingston told Hibs TV:”I was a little bit shocked when the goal went in.
“It’s a great feeling. It puts into perspective all that hard work really does pay off in the end. It was amazing.
“I need to work on my celebrations I’ve been out for that long. I forgot how to celebrate!
“But it’s amazing. When you’re out for that long like me and Smally, we had quite a few conversations about how we want to impact the team as we come back.
“So, to be able to grab that goal for the team and put us fourth in the league is amazing.
“To be contributing to the team again is such a lovely feeling.
“I always want to be part of this club.”LICK HERE to watch Rosie’s interview!
Head coach Grant Scott said that the narrow victory was “even more enjoyable” than a comfortable win.
He added “First and foremost, I’m delighted with the three points.
“We’re here to win three points and I am delighted that the players have shown the commitment that we let ourselves down with in the last fixture.
“We got it over the line and scored late. I am over the moon for everyone involved. It is nice to come here and win.
“You saw the energy and fight from Rosie.
“And the smartness to stay out of trouble for the goal. It breaks to her and there she is.
“She gets the plaudits today and I am delighted for her. She has been in and out, with a lot of injuries to deal with.
“Impacting the game, that is what we want the players to do. It’s another selection headache for next week.”
“The way the game was shaping up, it was so transitional. Whoever got that chance would go on to win the game.
“I felt we were a little more dangerous at times. We kept probing away without the end quality. I don’t think we worked their goalkeeper enough, perhaps.
“But we have done the job. There was not much in it but that makes it even more enjoyable to win.
“That’s a good football match today between two good sides. I’m delighted with the girls.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
