Scotland vs Serbia: UEFA Women’s Championship Qualification – BBC Sport

Claire Emslie’s second-half double ensured Scotland’s fourth consecutive competitive win as they beat Slovakia in a game interrupted by heavy rain and a thunderstorm, leading to the players leaving the field for 40 minutes.

The weather should be calmer at Firhill, where Scotland have temporarily moved from Hampden.

“That was a bizarre one,” said Smith. “It shows how professional we are as a team to come through that, because I don’t think I’ve ever seen weather like it. Even in Scotland.”

Martinez Losa watched his home country Spain win the men’s European Championships on Sunday in Berlin.

He is keen for more cause to celebrate by securing top spot in group B2, particularly following criticism of Scotland’s performances in the Nations League last year.

“It would be reaffirming your own beliefs as a coach,” the manager said.

“I come from a culture where we love the game, we love connecting with people, we love celebrating not only the wins but also we love just the joy of the game. And from there we built a culture of playing a certain style.

“It reaffirms our belief that we are coaching the players to the highest demands and standards of women’s football. And hopefully the results continue to help us to believe in that.”