Summary

  • Opening European Championship qualifier at Easter Road

  • Emslie heads Scotland in front on 10 mins

  • Ross scores fourth from close range early in second half

  • Star of the show Little with five goals, Weir adds late eighth goal

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Live Reporting

Amy MacBeath

  1. Goals, goals, goals

    FT: Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Well, it's been some night of football between Scotland's Euro 2021 qualifying opener and the Scottish Championship action...21 goals in all. The keyboards in the sport department are red hot trying to keep up with all of the action.

    Hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have.

    Don't forget plenty more action to come this weekend with six Premiership ties, including the first Old Firm derby of the season at Ibrox on Sunday.

    Goodnight.

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  2. 'Exactly what we needed'

    FT: Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Kim Little is always understated and humble and nothing changes after five goals.

    "It's important that we are professional against the sides ranked lower than us and we manage the game well," she tells BBC Sportsound.

    "We spoke about being calm and patient. It was a very strong performance.

    "We came here to get three points and that's what we did. It's exactly what we needed."

    Kim Little gets a hug from Jane Ross after scoringGetty Images

  3. Not totally unexpected, but deserved

    FT: Scotland 9-0 Cyprus

    Kevin Murphy
    Hearts girls and women's academy manager on BBC Sportsound

    Scotland were dominant throughout the whole match, start to finish. Massive credit to Scotland as they kept going as it can be difficult when you've won the game, you're five or six nil up but they actually scored in the last few minutes of the game. That shows the hunger and desire of this current squad to be the best they can be.

  4. Injured Cuthbert content with strong start

    FT: Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

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  5. Cypriots 'couldn't live with Little'

    FT: Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    She was absolutely tremendous tonight. The Cypriots couldn't live with her movement off the ball, the fact she was continuously going beyond the striker and making runs. That was evident in the five goals that she scored.

    Shelley Kerr and Kim LittleSNS

    Little netted five goals for her country tonight, taking her tally to 59

  6. What's next for Scots?

    FT: Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Next up for Scotland in their bid to qualify for back-to-back major finals is away to Albania on 8 November.

    The Scots last trip there went pretty well - they beat them 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup. Let's hope for more of the same.

    After that Scotland will have to wait until 2020 for return fixtures against Cyprus and Albania, before taking on Finland and Portugal over two legs.

  7. 'Perfect night' for Scotland

    FT: Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Kevin Murphy
    Hearts girls and women's academy manager on BBC Sportsound

    It's the perfect night for Shelley and the team. The word 'professional' is probably what I'd use. Scotland were obviously the far better team but I thought they were relentless for the entire game, creating chances throughout. Even the players coming off the bench could actually make an impact which is great for Shelley and should give her food for thought for the next one.

  8. Job done

    FT: Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Well that was an impressive start to Scotland's Euro 2021 opener, with outstanding performances from some of the players - especially five-goal Kim Little.

    The Scots were relentless with their attacking play providing head coach Shelley Kerr plenty of positives to chew over.

    To be fair to Cyprus this is the beginning of qualifying journey, but they proved no match for the dominant Scots tonight.

    Claire Emslie and Kim LittleSNS

    Little (right) impressed, scoring five of Scotland's eight goals

  9. FULL-TIME Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    That's how to get a qualification campaign started... Kim Little was the star of the show with an incredible five goals.

    Claire Emslie, Jane Ross and Caroline Weir also got in on the scoring in a very one-sided contest.

    Harder tasks lie in wait but you can only beat what's in front of you.

  10. Super eight well deserved for Scotland

    Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    It definitely is an 8-0 game, we could have been in double figures here with the chances we've created. It's not that {Cyprus} don't deserve to lose 8-0, it's the Scotland have well deserved it tonight.

  11. GOAL Scotland 8-0 Cyprus

    Caroline Weir

    A classic Caroline Weir run right up the middle, she lays it off to Zoe Ness, who sets up the return pass nicely for the Manchester City player to lash it into the net from 18 yards.

    scotland goalBBC Sport

  12. GOAL Scotland 7-0 Cyprus

    Kim Little

    I'm not sure Little can believe it herself. A great late run into the box and this time it's a neat glancing header beyond forlorn goalkeeper Eleni Ttakka.

    Scotland goalBBC Sport

  13. Little to the 'four' for Scotland

    Scotland 6-0 Cyprus

    This the first time Kim Little has scored four goals in a game for Scotland.

    She had previously netted three hat-tricks; against Israel, Netherlands and Slovenia.

    There's still time for a fifth...

    Kim Little scores for ScotlandSNS

    Kim Little scores her fourth goal for Scotland

  14. 'Cool finish' from Little

    Scotland 6-0 Cyprus

    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    Zoe Ness - what a great pass to spot the run of Kim Little. A cool finish. Four goals tonight, that is so impressive.

  15. GOAL Scotland 6-0 Cyprus

    Kim Little

    Kim Little has been on fire tonight. Play starts with captain Rachel Corsie at the back and she delivers the ball up to Zoe Ness. Great control from the substitute in midfield and a lovely threaded pass in behind, but what a finish from Little, her fourth of the night, right through goalkeeper Eleni Ttakka's legs.

    Scotland goalBBC Sport

  16. Clean sheet on the cards for Alexander

    Scotland 6-0 Cyprus

    Glasgow City shot-stopper Lee Alexander hasn't had too much involvement tonight. This the first corner of the night for Cyprus. Nothing to worry about though, as she sends it clear with a double-fisted punch.

  17. Arnot 'always gives her all'

    Scotland 5-0 Cyprus

    Julie Fleeting
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

    We'll see Lisa Evans come to right-back now and that will allow Lizzie Arnot take up the right wing position. (Arnot) is fiery, she's desperate to get at players and get involved in the attack. She's an exciting player and always gives her all.

  18. A familiar face for City players

    Scotland 5-0 Cyprus

    Cyprus defender Victoria Zampa comes on for Antria Michail.

    The Glasgow City element of this Scotland team have met some of the Cypriot players before, including Zampa, when they faced Somatio Barcelona in the round of 32 of the Champions League last September.

    The Scottish champions beat them 2-1 on aggregate and went on to play, and lose to, the Spanish FC Barcelona.

    City's Leanne Crichton up against Cyprus and Somatio Barcelona's Marilena GeorgiouSNS

    City's Leanne Crichton up against Somatio Barcelona's Marilena Georgiou

  19. Arnot on to add to attacking force

    Scotland 5-0 Cyprus

    A chance for Scotland to add to the score sheet perhaps, as proven scorer Lizzie Arnot takes to the field for Kirsty Smith. The Manchester United forward a creative player and proof Shelley Kerr is not in the mood to ease up.

  20. Scots still going strong

    Scotland 5-0 Cyprus

    Kevin Murphy
    Hearts girls and women's academy manager on BBC Sportsound

    The effort levels from the Scotland players has been fantastic and they're still looking to hound and press the ball at every opportunity.

    Jane Ross and Claire EmslieSNS

    Jane Ross and Claire Emslie celebrate as Scotland rack up the goals