Maria McAneny’s late strike sees Scotland snatch dramatic draw against Ukraine

Scotland scored a stoppage-time equaliser through debutant Maria McAneny to snatch a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in Jerez.

Melissa Andreatta’s side had fallen behind to a goal from Roksolona Kravchuk late in the first half and looked to be heading towards defeat until McAneny fired in during the sixth minute of added time following a scramble at a corner.

Scotland had made a positive start at Estadio Municipal de Chapin, with a close-range effort from Martha Thomas saved by Ukraine keeper Kateryna Samson before Sophie Howard sent her header just over.

Ukraine took the lead in the 39th minute. Kravchuk played a neat exchange with Yana Kalinina to be released through the Scotland defence and on into the penalty area, where she slotted past Sandy MacIver.

Andreatta made a few changes during the second half, including sending on Miri Taylor for her Scotland debut – the Aston Villa midfielder having switched from representing England at youth level – along with Celtic’s McAneny.

Ukraine went close again on the hour when Glasgow City forward Nicole Kozlova fired wide from six yards following another dangerous cross into the Scotland box.

Scotland created a couple of late chances when Lauren Davidson was sent clear, but saw her chip over Samson drop just wide and then had a header saved.

Andreatta’s side, though, eventually were rewarded when McAneny fired into the roof of the net from six yards after Georgia Brown’s shot was parried out following a scramble at a corner, which had seen Scotland keeper MacIver go up.

Scotland finish their Spanish training camp with another friendly against China on Tuesday.