Swifts head home happy
Defender Amy bags hat-trick in win
Jade McDonald netted against East Fife with this strike A hat-trick of headers from Amy Henderson helped Jeanfield Swifts Ladies record a 5-0 victory against East Fife.
The central defender, who is in her first season with the club, scored twice in the first half from corners delivered by Rachel Todd.
And she rounded off a day to remember in the closing stages of the Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 contest.
Captain Jade McDonald’s strike and an own goal helped the Perth side to comfortably bag the three points on the astroturf on McDiarmid Park.
Hat-trick hero Henderson said: “I thought the team’s performance was one of the best so far this season.
“We were well prepared, we were comfortable on the ball and we trusted each other.
“I have never scored a hat trick before, and for them all to be headers is pretty unique and special. Being a defender, goal scoring isn’t one of my strengths.
“I was shocked every time one of my headers went in! I love winning so being able to contribute to the score sheet is amazing.
“I will never forget the feeling of scoring each goal.”
The victory has Swifts sitting fourth in the table but only three points from third-place Glasgow Girls.
Head coach Jason McCrindle: “I was delighted with the team’s performance. Amy Henderson nods home her third goal of the game from close range assists
“East Fife have had some great results in recent weeks, taking points off the three teams above us, so it was going to be a tough test for us.
“I felt it was a complete team performance, we controlled the game and I’m pleased to have kept a clean sheet and we had five great goals.”
McCrindle was full of praise for star performer Henderson and added: “I’ve got to highlight Amy.
“She was a player I have tried to bring to the club for a while. She has had a great season being a rock in defence for us, and I’m delighted she got her hat-trick.
“We have three games left, and hopefully we can take Sunday’s performance into them and get our highest finish in SWPL2.” Rachel Todd provided a hat-trick of