Glasgow City and SWPL champions Hibernian saw their hopes of progressing in the Women’s Champions League halted with both sides beaten in their second qualifying round semi final ties.
City’s 2-0 loss to Austria Vienna means they drop into the new Europa Cup, which is being introduced, while Hibs have to face Cypriot side Apollon Ladies on Saturday to earn their place.
Glasgow, the second placed team in the SWPL were in Vienna and keen to get the win against the hosts, but found themselves behind just after half time.
The home side found success with a free kick on the 49th minute as Katharina Schiechtl sent one in from 30 yards out as the ball dropped into the bottom corner.
Austria Vienna nicked a second one at the end after Glasgow lost possession in the midfield, allowing the hosts to catch them on the break.
It was left to Maria Olsen to kill off Glasgow’s hopes, burying her chance past Lee Gibson and dropping Leanne Ross’ side into the Europa Cup.
For Hibs, they have one more chance to prolong their European interests after Danish side Fortuna Hjørring sunk them with a last-minute winner, losing 2-1, to end their Champions League hopes.
Both sides missed penalties early in the first half as Kathleen McGovern’s spot kick was saved while Fortuna’s Omewa Ogochukwu blasted hers over the bar.
Rachael Boyle gave the SWPL champions the lead early in the second half as Hibs gave themselves a fighting chance, but the Danes got back on level terms.
Ogochukwu atoned for her earlier penalty miss by scoring with around 20 minutes and really made up for it with when she struck the winner late in injury time, leaving Hibs needing a win on Saturday against Apollon Ladies to stay in Europe.