Pedro Martinez Losa apologises to Scotland fans for heavy England defeat
Last updated 5th Dec 2023
Pedro Martinez Losa has apologised to supporters after Scotland side were swept aside 6-0 at Hampden Park by a dominant England.
The national team had already been relegated from Nations League A1 - but the defeat meant they finished bottom of the group with just two points.
Defender Alex Greenwood headed the opener after 12 minutes and two goals in a minute by Lauren James and another by Beth Mead just before the break had the game over by half-time.
Striker Fran Kirby added a fifth with Lucy Bronze heading in what looked a crucial final goal for the visitors in the third minute of added time as they looked to top the group - but Damaris Egurrola's late brace for the Netherlands meant they pipped Sarina Wiegman's side on goal difference.
Martinez Losa was taken aback by what he had witnessed from his team.
He said: "We have to apologise to the fans, this was not what they expected.
"We lost concentration in the first half after we conceded the first goal, we were out of the game at half-time.
"I will never be embarrassed about the team, about the players, but it was not the performance we were expecting for our fans.
"England were at a good level and took advantage of their good moments.
"One of the consequences of the result is because we wanted to win the game. We pressed England high as well as they did. Some moments we were doing things well.
"After the four goals it was difficult for our players to come back.
"I considered making first-half subs but didn't do it because in the end, the responsibility of the team is with myself. I respect the team, I understand for the players that it is a big occasion and I wanted to wait until half-time."
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