Scotland suffered a second defeat in Group D at the Women’s World Cup as they were beaten 2-1 by Japan in Rennes. Just as in their loss to England in their opener five days earlier, Shelley Kerr’s side went 2-0 down in the first half before pulling a goal back in the closing stages of the game. FULL TIME | Japan 2-1 Scotland A late Lana Clelland strike isn’t enough for Scotland, as two in the first half from Japan gives them victory. Kerr’s team need to beat Argentina in their final group game on Wednesday to have any chance of progressing into the last 16. - Press Association

Source: Irish Examiner June 14, 2019 15:11 UTC