Mixed fortunes for SWPL sides

AFTER TWO GAMES of the SWPL1 season Hibs topped the table in style, scoring seven goals and conceding none. Hearts new manager Eva Olid, wants to give the other Edinburgh sides a run for their money and build a project at Tynecastle with increased investment. Spartans, who finished behind Hibs on goal difference last year, are also looking to consolidate their position in the top half of SWPL1.

Hibs moved from Ainslie Park to the Tony Macaroni Arena, beating Spartans 3-0 on the opening day of the season. Hibs’ new signing Alexa Coyle - in her first ever game of league football - scored from the penalty spot. Winger Colette Cavanagh - player of the match - scored.

Hibees then played Motherwell, winning 4-0 with four different goalscorers. Boyle’s early free-kick was the pick of the bunch, scoring from a seemingly impossible angle. Dean Gibson’s side will be hoping to use this as a foundation to challenge the three full-time Glasgow teams.

The Jambos opening day fixture against Hamilton was remarkable. They conceded three penalties, two of which were well-saved by goalkeeper Parker-Smith. Despite leading in the 73rd minute, the visitors scoring one penalty and converting from the rebound meant that Hamilton were controversial victors 2-1.

Next up for Hearts was an all-action affair versus Spartans at Ainslie Park which the home side won 3-1. Eva Olid was unlucky - her team missed lot of chances.