Murray: Frustrated Despite Securing Win

Head Coach Joelle Murray lauded the impact of goalscorers Kirsty Morrison and Kathleen McGovern but remained "frustrated" by her side's showing against Motherwell on Sunday afternoon.

Morrison, latching onto a Hannah Jordan through ball, rounded Motherwell keeper Emma Thomson to open the scoring, before turning provider to set up McGovern for our second. 

The Hibees worked hard to earn a 2-0 victory over the 'Well at Meadowbank - in our final pre-split home fixture - but struggled to put their full quality on display amidst a physical battle. 

"The objective was to get the three points," Murray told Hibs TV. "The girls have done that. We asked them for a clean sheet. They've given us that.

"But I think, overall, we're fairly frustrated and disappointed with a lack of quality or consistent quality across the 90 minutes. We got both of those objectives, but I think, overall, there is a bit of frustration and disappointment."

High praise was held for the first scorer, Morrison, by Murray, however, as the Women's Head Coach was mightily impressed by her winger's efforts. 

"She was unbelievable. Kirsty is such an intelligent player, such a creative player. The way that she took her goal was just Kirstie Morrison-esque.

"The deep run, the composure to take it round the keeper and the composure to put it in the back of the net. A very, very good performance today from Kirsty Morrison, one that she can be proud of."

Additional approval was handed out to our number 10, McGovern. The Scotland international now has 16 goals in 21 matches this season. 

After shrugging off an injury picked up late last year, 'McGov' has now netted twice in four appearances - two of which were off the bench - since returning to match fitness.

"I’m delighted, she's delighted, we’re delighted for her," Murray commented. "She's worked so hard to get back to this place. 

"To get her back on the score sheet, it was a very important goal because it was one-nil - regardless of how dominant or not you are, it is always a difficult scoreline.

"To get that second gave us a little bit of comfort, a little bit of breathing space, and it was great to get her back on the score sheet today."