The Spider's return to hosting duties ended in a 6-1 defeat to current league leaders Glasgow City on Sunday at Ochilview Park.
Craig Joyce made two changes to his starting eleven following the 5-0 defeat to Celtic at New Douglas Park with Chloe Muir and Rosie McQuillan starting in place of Abby Callaghan and Jordan McLintock.
Glasgow City attempted a fast start against Queen’s Park with a well-taken header by Lisa Forrest being denied by a fantastic Lauren McGregor save.
However, The visitors would find their opener in the 11th minute courtesy of Nicole Kozlova as she got on the end of a miss-hit clearance to slot it home.
Twenty minutes in, City captain Hayley Lauder doubled her side’s advantage as she tapped home after Kozlova provided the assist through a cut back to beat the keeper.
Queen’s Park managed to soak up most of the pressure applied by the visitors whilst creating a chance of their own but the free kick sailed just over the top of the bar.
City would break the hosts’ defence again twice before the end of the half. The first goal was Katie Lockwood‘s as she tapped home a low driven cross into the danger area. With five minutes left in regulation time, Nicole Kozlova doubled her tally for the day as she also converted a cross into the box.
Half Time – Queen’s Park 0-4 Glasgow City
It was a fast start for Glasgow City in the second half as Hayley Lauder got her brace within the first two minutes of the half as she snatched at the rebound after the initial shot rattled the bar.
Nicole Kozlova had her hat-trick tied up by the 49th minute after converting an easy finish from close range.
Mairead Fulton looked set to add her name to the scoresheet but her well taken shot from range was saved comfortably by Lauren McGregor.
Queen’s Park then found a consolation in stunning fashion as Rosie McQuillian fired home a sensational strike from 40 yards to open her account for the season.
Glasgow City were denied a seventh towards the end of the match after a great goal line clearance from Ciara Bonner prevented any further change to the scoresheet.
Full Time – Queen’s Park 1-6 Glasgow City
Queen’s Park: Lauren McGregor, Hannah Cunningham, Ciara Bonner, Millie Paton (Monica Harty, 77’), Emma Craig, Rosie McQuillan (Jordan McLintock, 77’), Lia Tweedie, Olivia King (Megan Quigley, 36’), Darcy Molley, Chloe Muir (Charlize McFadyen, 77’).
Subs not used: Rachel Wright, Ami Robertson, Lucy Inman.
Glasgow City: Ava Easdon, Chloe Warrington, Kimberley Smit, Samantha van Diemen, Megan Foley (Jo Love, 62’), Katie Lockwood, Haylye Lauder (Rammie Noel, 76’), Mairead Fulton (Claire Walsh, 62’), Lisa Forrest, Nikol Kozlova (Sophia Martin, 70’), Natalia Wróbel (Wilma Forzblom, 70’).
Subs not used: Brenna Lovera, Aleigh Gambone, Lisa Evans, Lee Gibson.
Queen’s Park will head back out on the road for their final fixture in November as they face Motherwell on the 24th November at K Park with a 4PM kick off.
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