Scotland U23 2-0 Panama U23: Abi Harrison & Jenna Clark secure victory in friendly
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Abi Harrison's strike sent Scotland on their way to victory
Scotland cruised to a comfortable under-23 friendly win over Panama to ease the pain of the first-team's recent Women's World Cup misery.
Abi Harrison - one of five over-age players permitted in the starting line-up - swept home the opener in Spain.
A Jenna Clark volley doubled the lead after the interval and Scotland's blend of youth and experience dovetailed well in a polished performance.
Scotland complete their trip when the senior side face Venezuela on Monday.
The win comes a month after Scotland were beaten by Republic of Ireland at Hampden in the play-offs to reach the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Rangers' Brogan Hay led the line in her first international outing, and club-mate Sam Kerr forced a fine save from Yenith Bailey as Pedro Martinez Losa's side set the tone in Jerez with a positive start.
A deserved opener arrived on the half hour when Bristol City forward Harrison - who departed at half-time after taking a knock - despatched Kirsty Smith's cross first time into the far corner.
Deysire Salazar's slashed effort over at the other end was a rare moment of Panama threat.
Chelsea's Erin Cuthbert was a constant menace for the Scots and unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, while 21-year-old Glasgow City forward Lauren Davidson staked her claim for a start against Venezuela with an impressive showing.
While Cuthbert could not find a way past Bailey, Clark had no such issues. The Glasgow City defender controlled a corner then sent a volley into the top corner to ensure Martinez Losa oversaw a winning return to action after Scotland's loss to Republic of Ireland.
Scotland coach Pedro Martinez Losa told the Scottish FA: "The possession was fluid, the principles were applied. The difficulty of the game was high. The players responded well.
"We want to create this competitive environment. The application of the players is always phenomenal."
Scotland: Cummings, Howard, J Clark, Muir (Eddie 60), Smith, Arthur (McAllister 68), Kerr, Cuthbert, Harrison, Davidson, Hay.