England have defeated Scotland 2-1 to book their place in the semi-finals of the women's hockey at the Commonwealth Games.
A draw would have been enough to see England advance from Pool B along with Australia, while Scotland needed a victory at the National Hockey Centre in Glasgow.
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Sophie Bray and Alex Danson were unable to beat Amy Gibson with the first openings of the game, but Danson wriggled her way free after collecting a pass from Nicola White moments later to give England first blood.
Things turned worse for the hosts when Susannah Townsend doubled England's lead following a penalty corner, although Nikki Kidd kept hopes alive from a penalty corner of her own just minutes later.
Despite pushing the 'Auld Enemy' all the way in the second half for an equaliser, Scotland were unable to find a way through and England held on for progression to the semi-finals, where they are likely to meet New Zealand.
