Fans reacted with delight and disbelief after Scotland's historic victory over Brazil.
A Kim Little strike in the first half was all it took to secure a 1-0 victory for the Scottish women's team in the international friendly in Spain.
WATCH | Lizzie Arnot and Kim Little combine to give Scotland the lead. #SWNT #OurGirlsOurGame
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) April 8, 2019
(📹 via @BBCAlba)pic.twitter.com/Gy79jS8RZ9
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was one of the first to congratulate the team on her official Twitter account.
👏👏 A victory over Brazil - well done, Scotland’s women! #SWNT #OurGirlsOurGame https://t.co/yWADzVHaVr
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) April 8, 2019
BBC Scotland presenter and former Scottish rugby star John Beattie also congratulated the team.
It’s Scotland 1 Brazil 0 on @bbcalba some goal from Kim Little
— John Beattie (@BBCJohnBeattie) April 8, 2019
Speaking after the game goalscorer Little said there was more to come from the Scotland team.
"We've got the fitness, ability and tactical ability to compete and get victories like we did tonight."
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) April 8, 2019
Hear from goalscorer Kim Little after #SWNT's 1-0 victory over Brazil this evening.#OurGirlsOurGame pic.twitter.com/P0Hsr33854
Gavin Newlands SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North said it was a "brilliant job" by the team.
And Scotland beat Brazil, obviously...
— Gavin Newlands MP (@GavNewlandsSNP) April 8, 2019
Brilliant job @Kerr5Shelley and the team. #swnt #WWC2019 #Scotland pic.twitter.com/qS2ghyJ1yk
Commentator Derek Rae highlighted the "needle" in a game that became feisty at times.
Scotland 1 Brazil 0 - Final score. Superb win for the Scotland #WNT secured by Kim Little’s goal. Bit of needle in it & a few of the Brazilian players not too happy at the end. Terrific prep for @FIFAWWC. #SCOBRA
— Derek Rae (@RaeComm) April 8, 2019
Fans were also delighted with the stunning result.
Scotland 1 Brazil 0 - Final score. Superb win for the Scotland #WNT secured by Kim Little’s goal. Bit of needle in it & a few of the Brazilian players not too happy at the end. Terrific prep for @FIFAWWC. #SCOBRA
— Derek Rae (@RaeComm) April 8, 2019
Scotland 1 Brazil 0 - Final score. Superb win for the Scotland #WNT secured by Kim Little’s goal. Bit of needle in it & a few of the Brazilian players not too happy at the end. Terrific prep for @FIFAWWC. #SCOBRA
— Derek Rae (@RaeComm) April 8, 2019
Simon Kemp was also impressed.
Scotland just beat Brazil. At football. Seriously. How awesome are oor lassies?!?#OurGirlsOurGame #SCOvBRA pic.twitter.com/z590e2yQNF
— Simon Kemp (@skempleton) April 8, 2019
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