Portugal 1-4 Scotland

Julie Fleeting bagged a hat-trick as Scotland won in Portugal to keep up their hopes of a play-off place for next year's European Championship.

Jennifer Beattie headed the Scots in front before Fleeting volleyed in her first of the match.

The Arsenal Ladies star then coolly chipped the keeper and completed her scoring from the penalty spot.

Edite Fernandes replied for the home side, while Kim Little and Pauline Hamill all went close for the Scots.

Coach Anna Signeul said: "I'm really am delighted. It was so important to come here and to secure the three points as it keeps us in contention for one of the play off slots.

"We created many really good chances in the first half, and it was really pleasing to see Julie return after injury and to see her grab a hat-trick.

"The result is good preparation for our next qualification match against Ukraine on 28 May."

The win in Porto lifts Scotland into third place in Group 5 with seven points from six games.

Ukraine and Denmark lead the standings, five points clear of Signeul's team.

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