Rangers clinched victory over debutants Partick Thistle in the Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup final, retaining the trophy and marking Jo Potter’s first managerial silverware.
Despite an early scare from their city rivals, Rangers dominated with goals from Mia McAulay, Rachel Rowe, and Rio Hardy, securing a comfortable lead by halftime. Liv McLoughlin sealed the win with a calm finish after the break, bouncing back from their recent defeat to Celtic.”
Brian Graham’s Thistle promised an aggressive start led by Imogen Longcake’s pace, but missed opportunities and defensive lapses allowed Rangers to dominate.
Despite a spirited effort, Thistle couldn’t keep pace with Rangers’ relentless attack. Goals from McAulay, Donaldson, Rowe, Hardy, and McLoughlin secured a convincing win for Rangers, who showed no mercy as they capitalized on Thistle’s mistakes. With their victory assured, Rangers made substitutions to conserve energy for the ongoing title race.”
Rangers head coach Jo Potter expressed her pride in the team’s victory, calling it a special moment for both her and the club. She praised the players for their performance and handling of pressure, highlighting their superb goals and overall efforts.
Meanwhile, Partick Thistle manager Brian Graham acknowledged the disappointment but emphasized pride in his team’s first-half performance.
He recognized the uphill battle after Rangers took the lead and stressed the importance of seizing opportunities. Despite the loss, Graham encouraged his players to remain resilient and focused on future opportunities.
