Hockey: Susan’s class

SUSAN McGILVERAY capped a superb tournament by claiming a double as Scotland finished in fifth place in the EuroHockey Indoor Nations Championship II in Denmark.

The Glasgow Western striker sealed a 4-2 victory over Russia with a decisive strike eight minutes from time. The Scots were 3-0 ahead at the break after another from McGilveray and two from experienced Dundee Wanderers star Becky Ward, But the Russian side powered back to make it 3-2.

McGilveray, who had been in fine form throughout the event in Slagelse, eased Scottish nerves with a neat finish.

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