Scotland defeats Wales in the Women's Rugby World Cup

• Scotland achieved victory over Wales with a score of 38-8.
• Frances McGhee was outstanding, scoring three tries in the match.
• This victory enhances Scotland's chances of advancing to the quarter-finals.

The Scottish rugby team began its journey in the Women's World Cup by securing a remarkable win over Wales with a score of 38-8 at the Salford Community Stadium. This victory was a crucial step towards reaching the quarter-finals, which has not happened since 2002.

Frances McGhee, who was the star of the match, opened the scoring just 55 seconds after the start of the game. Following an active start by Scotland, Wales managed to equalize the score thanks to a try by Alex Calendar in the 13th minute. However, Scotland quickly regained its lead, finishing the first half with a score of 17-8.

In the second half of the game, Scotland continued to dominate. McGhee missed her third try, while there were also missed attempts by Evie Gallagher and Emmy Orr. The final score of such a match became the largest in the history of encounters between these teams.

This match was significant for both teams, as Wales and Scotland aimed to solidify their chances of advancing from the group stage. Now Wales must win their upcoming matches against Canada and Fiji to maintain their chances of qualifying for the next round.

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