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Finns progress to Euro 2025 finals in Switzerland after 0-0 first-leg draw Kuikka flashes in stunning opener & Lehtola strike deflects past Cummings Cuthbert misses glorious chance, Thomas header tipped over & Kerr hits post Scotland will miss third finals in a row Charlotte Cohen Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Emma Black Former Scotland player on BBC Sportsound That was a fantastic strike. It has been promising from us. It is just about taking advantage of this spell we are going through. Finland 1-0 Scotland Scotland fling everything at the Finnish goal but can't make it stick. Kirsty Hanson's initial shot is saved well by Korpela, Martha Thomas picks up the rebound but she's offside. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Claire Emslie plays it short and it's eventually worked into the box before the ball is turned behind for another corner. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Scotland's third corner of the game incoming. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) This is so much better from Scotland, frustrating that it took conceding a goal to kick into gear though. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Emma Black Former Scotland player on BBC Sportsound It is almost like the pressure has been lifted off us since we conceded that goal. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Another good move from Kirsty Hanson, she takes the shot on, but Natalia Kuikka gets back to put it behind for a Scotland corner. Another good chance goes begging. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Kirsty Hanson delivers into the box, but it's straight at the feet of Natalia Kuikka, better from Scotland. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Gemma Fay Former Scotland goalkeeper on BBC Radio Scotland Extra I think we've found their weakness. They don't like set-pieces and find it difficult to defend them. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) It's a decent delivery from Claire Emslie, but Tinja-Riika Korpela gathers, just. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Good work from Kirsty Hanson down the left wins Scotland a throw in in line with the edge of the Finland box. The move results in a Scotland corner. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Emma Black Former Scotland player on BBC Sportsound I think the way Finland have changed their shape. They have three at the back. They have their wing backs pushing forward and that has pinned us back. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Here go Scotland again, it's a good run from Caroline Weir. Sam Kerr sets up Nicola Docherty who sends a great cross into the box, but it just evades her Scotland teammate. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Caroline Weir sends in a Scotland free-kick that falls to Sophie Howard at the back post before Finland clear. That was a chance. .. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Gemma Fay Former Scotland goalkeeper on BBC Radio Scotland Extra It is hard to say they don't deserve this. They had a warning in the first two minutes. Erin Cuthbert doesn't step out and Eartha Cumings is going to be disappointed. A step to her left and she would have got that. Finland deserve it because Scotland have not been able to control the game in any shape or form. Finland 1-0 Scotland (1-0) Amy Canavan BBC Scotland at Bolt Arena, Helsinki Can't say it wasn't coming. .. This place is buzzing. Natalia Kuikka It felt like that was coming. .. Finnish defender Natalia Kuikka lets one fly from distance, beating the stretching Eartha Cumings to take control of this tie. Finland 0-0 Scotland (0-0) Finland cut through the Scotland side once again, Ria Oling skips past the blue shirts and tees up Linda Sallstrom, but Sophie Howard slides in and clears. Finland 0-0 Scotland (0-0) The Fins have a free kick now about halfway inside the Scotland half. The delivery from Evelina Summanen is decent, she then picks the ball back up outside the box and launches it at the Scotland goal. Eartha Cumings is on hand to gather and get the Scots out of trouble. Finland 0-0 Scotland Emma Black Former Scotland player on BBC Sportsound That's the second opportunity Finland have and it was a fantastic strike. And, the follow up, she should have scored. This video can not be played Highlights: Finland 2-0 Scotland Scotland suffered play-off heartache again and failed to reach next summer’s Euro 2025 finals as they fell to defeat in a freezing Finland. Pedro Martinez Losa’s side – who could only secure a 0-0 draw at Easter Road in the first leg - headed to Helsinki with the hope of qualifying for their first major tournament in six years, but started slow and were promptly punished. Natalia Kuikka had the freedom of the Bolt Arena to line up a belting long-distance shot, before Nea Lehtola smacked her strike in off Sophie Howard’s face to deceive Eartha Cumings and send Finland on the way to the finals. The opener had been brewing, but the second was a sucker-punch. Martinez Losa 'committed' despite Scots' Euro 2025 failure Scotland's golden generation miss their golden hour Reaction, analysis & your views on Scotland's defeat Erin Cuthbert squandered a clear sight of goal while the flow of the game was in favour of the visitors, Martha Thomas had a header tipped over, and Sam Kerr struck an upright. And there was a claim for a penalty when Cuthbert flicked the ball up and it appeared the hit the hand of a Finnish defender. But none of it was enough. So often the story for Scotland, and particularly under Martinez Losa's stewardship. The Spaniard has now failed at two attempts to reach a major tournament since his appointment in July 2023, but had his contract extended until 2027 last September. Finland displayed the imagination and intent required at this level and will enjoy a fifth European Championships in Switzerland next summer while Scotland, once more, watch on from home. This video can not be played 'We're all gutted ' - emotional Emslie after Scotland fail to reach Euro 2025 This was a re-run of a horror film. Scotland have starred in this movie too many times, and while there was a bit of belief their recurring role was over, they ended up front and centre of it again. For all the confidence, calmness and composure exuded in camp this week, such traits were not on show in Helsinki. Nor were they in the Scottish capital on Friday. For much of the 180 minutes the sides have played in the last few days, Scotland have been so far off it. As they were in play-off defeat against the Republic of Ireland two years ago. The Scots did create chances for an hour or so here but, over the course of a mammoth two matches, that was nowhere near enough. It was said on Friday that Scotland did not want to show everything they have, that they did not want to allow Finland a look at their hand. It is an ambitious, and alarming, approach and one which will continue to leave many scratching their heads. That has been a reaction in keeping with much of Martinez Losa’s spell. Whether it be his eyebrow-raising comments, the bland brand of football, or his selections, the head coach need not look far for doubters. And they will make themselves known after this failure. Star midfielder Caroline Weir had said it was “everything” to qualify for next summer’s Euros. If that was Scotland giving their all, they are a long way away from returning to the top table. What did you make of Scotland's performance? And what should happen now they won't be at the Euros next summer? Let us know here, external Last Updated 3rd December 2024 at 21: 24 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. 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