Match Report: Rangers 2-0 Hearts

Hearts’ Scottish Cup journey resulted in defeat at Hampden Park on Sunday as Rangers ran out 2-0 winners to elevate the trophy.

Eva Olid made one change from final weekend’s league finale towards Glasgow Metropolis as Ciara Grant changed Jenna Penman.

The ladies in maroon had made historical past simply by reaching the ultimate however got here into the match filled with confidence following a current league victory over the Gers.

In typical cup last vogue, it was a cagey starting with nerves on present from each side. A lot of Rangers’ attacking intent was coming down the right-hand facet with Rachel McLaughlan seeking to get spherical on the overlap to assist Brogan Hay.

The primary actual likelihood fell to Gers’ skipper Nicola Docherty after 8 minutes. Hay’s cross got here all over to the again submit the place Docherty was ready, she chopped inside onto her proper foot, however curled her effort broad of Parker-Smith’s aim.

Hearts had eased themselves into the sport however have been hit with a sucker punch on 24 minutes as Rachel McLaughlan fired residence the opening aim of the sport from 30-yards.

The Jambos’ finest likelihood of the primary half fell to Carly Girasoli. She bought her head to Sade Adamolekun’s nook, however her header was straight at Gers keeper Victoria Esson.

Rangers have been pushing for a second aim simply earlier than the interval and Kirsty Howat virtually offered it. Hearts misplaced possession in a harmful space and when Hay flicked the ball on to Howat, it was a wonderful protecting problem from Emma Brownlie to place the striker off, leading to her effort flying astray.

Half-time: Rangers 1-0 Hearts

Into the second half and Hearts have been defending desperately to maintain Rangers out. Parker-Smith continued to be busy, rapidly off her line to disclaim Rio Hardy simply after the hour mark.

Rachel Rowe was subsequent to go shut for the Gers and after rounding Parker-Smith, she was denied by a wonderful goal-saving deal with from Monica Forsyth.

Because the clock ticked previous the 70-minute mark, Hearts remained effectively within the contest, primarily right down to Parker-Smith, who produced one other wonderful save to claw Howat’s effort away from aim, from just about below her personal crossbar.

The possibility the Jambos have been ready for got here and went ten minutes from time. Emma Brownlie’s set piece was flicked on by Lizzie Waldie and into the trail of Carly Girasoli. From an acute angle, she pressured Esson into a shocking reflex save.

That felt like Hearts’ second and simply 4 minutes later, Rangers bought the second aim to kill off the competition as Lizzie Arnott discovered the underside nook to make sure the trophy stayed in Glasgow.

Rangers: Esson, Docherty ©, McLauchlan, Hill, Middag, Hay, Howat, Arnot, Cornet, Maclean, McLoughlin

Subs: Fife, Rowe, Hardy, Bance, Ross, McAulay, Austin, Ewens, McLeary

Hearts: Parker-Smith, Brownlie ©, Grant, Forsyth, Lockwood, Waldie, Adamolekun (Rennie, 59), Girasoli (Penman, 90), McGovern, E. Husband (Michie, 90), J. Husband (Mooney, 83)

Subs: Johnstone, Penman, Rennie, Mooney, Michie, Chomczuk, Fraser

Attendance: 4,372