Lee Gibson (Glasgow City): Eventually beaten by Katie Wilkinson, but it took a controversial stoppage-time penalty to do so. Until then, Gibson thwarted everything the striker – and Rangers – threw at her on her 300th appearance for City. Didn’t deserve to be on the losing side.
Lauren Doran-Barr (Hibernian): Sporting a striking pink headband to protect a cut, the Hibs defender was a standout in more ways than one as Joelle Murray’s side claimed city bragging rights. With Siobhan Hunter back beside her, Hearts struggled to break down the visitors’ right-hand side.
Kelly Clark (Celtic): Never mind defending, Clark is in the team for her goalscoring exploits. Her brace bookended the scoring in a five-goal thriller with Thistle… the Celtic forwards better watch out.
Leah Eddie (Rangers): A return to the starting XI for the Scotland international who has been forced to watch too much of the season for her liking on the sidelines. Leanne Crichton’s defence always appears stronger with Eddie in it and she played a vital role in ensuring a clean sheet against league leaders City.
Mia Selbie (Aberdeen): The Scotland youth international marked her first start for the Dons with a goal, and one suspects it won’t be her last. One of many promising and highly thought of young internationals… remember the name.
Camille Lafaix (Rangers): Here, there and everywhere in the Rangers midfield and at the heart of many of their attacks. A bright light off the bench in the past two games; made the most of her start at Broadwood.
Millie Boughton (Motherwell): Goals one and two in claret and amber and they could prove to be a priceless pair as Motherwell maintained their three-point advantage over Aberdeen, who occupy the dreaded relegation play-off position.
Francesca Ogilvie (Aberdeen): Speaking of Aberdeen, if Scott Booth’s side are to avoid a play-off to preserve their top-flight status, players like Ogilvie will be key. An experienced head – albeit only 24 – who opened the scoring in a narrow though imperative win for the Dons.
Rosie Livingstone (Hibernian): Livingstone loves late goals against Hearts. But even outwith her moment of magic late in the day at Oriam, she proved a real thorn in the Jambos’ side. Should have been on the scoresheet earlier when easier opportunities presented themselves, but saved her best for a lung-busting run and brilliant finish at the death.
Carla Boyce (Motherwell): Two games, four goals… not a bad week for Boyce. The play-off place might yet decided by goal difference, so Iain Robinson will be hopeful his star striker keeps a hold of her shooting boots.
Tiree Burchill (Hibernian): Replaced Kathleen McGovern after just 10 minutes, but such was her impact and influence, the Scotland striker’s absence was fleetingly felt. Led the line well and kept the home defence on their toes with her neat footwork and quick turn of pace.
