Scotland Fight Back Twice to Beat Czechs and Reach Sweden Play-Off Final

Scotland's women refused to let the tie slip away at Paisley, twice recovering from a deficit to beat the Czech Republic 3-2. The result settled the two-legged contest 5-2 on aggregate and earned the Scots a place in a Women's World Cup play-off final against Sweden.

Going behind in a knockout tie is never comfortable, and the Czechs made the home side work for every point. Twice the visitors had the advantage, and twice Scotland responded rather than folding. That resilience matters in a tie where a single slip can undo a good first leg, and the aggregate margin shows how much control Scotland had built over the two matches before this final push.

The win means Scotland now face Sweden in the play-off final, a match that carries the prize of a place at the Women's World Cup. Sweden are one of the strongest sides in the women's game, so the Scots will know they need a performance of similar character to get through. Scotland have shown in this tie that they can absorb pressure and still come out on top, which will give them confidence heading into the decider.

For fans who missed the game, the match highlights are available to watch and show the goals from the comeback. They capture the moments that carried Scotland through and give a clear picture of how the tie was decided.