The Football Ferns have gone down fighting in their opening game of the Cyprus Cup, losing to Scotland 3-2 at the A. Papadopoulos in Larnaca. The Ferns, playing their first game since the Rio Olympics, rallied and Rosie White found the back of the net. "We played well so it is one of those games you come away very disappointed to lose," said Readings. Football Ferns defender Ali Riley was also gutted with the loss, but felt the team will get better with more time together on this tour. The Ferns will look to bounce back in their second game of the Cyprus Cup against World No 24 Austria on Saturday (1.30am NZ time) at the same venue.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 01, 2017 20:19 UTC