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Thursday, August 6, 2026
UEFA Women’s Champions League 
Hearts will meet Danish side HB Køge for a place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League third qualifying round after coming from behind to overcome Lithuanian champions Gintra 2-
The Scottish Women’s Premier League title winners dominated much of the first half of their semi final in Denmark. Ellen Dolan rattled the bar with a long range effort while Carly Johns saw a shot blocked by goalkeeper Alla Herasymchuk. Yet it was Gintra who struck first, just before the interval as Khrystyna Pereviznyk’s corner was headed home by defender Makeila Michele Yancey to give the hosts a 1-
Early in the second half, Justina Blazevicute broke clear and attempted to round Rachael Johnstone, but the Hearts goalkeeper stood firm to make a vital save. That proved the turning point as Andy Thomson’s side levelled soon afterwards when Dolan powered home a header from another corner.
Hearts then took control and Kayla Jardine applied a clever near post volley to Jess Husband’s excellent cross from the right to complete the turnaround.
Køge booked their place in the final with a 4-
Meanwhile, Rangers will face Ajax for a spot in the same Champions League stage after a dramatic 2-
Rangers refused to yield and equalised in the 81st minute with a stunning goal. Katie Wilkinson headed the ball down from a short corner routine for Nicola Docherty, whose sweet volley found the bottom corner and sparked wild celebrations. Wilkinson was again the provider in extra time, sliding an inch perfect pass into the path of Eilidh Austin, who composed herself and slotted home the winner.
Leanne Crichton’s side had to see out the closing stages with ten players after Eva Hendle was shown a second yellow card, but they held on to secure a famous result.
Ajax advanced with a 2-