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Scotland recorded their first win at a global ICC event at the 21st time of asking after beating Hong Kong by eight wickets in a rain-affected game at the World T20. Preston Mommsens men restricted Hong Kong to 127-7 in Nagpur but when heavy rain caused a lengthy delay Scotland were asked to chase 76 from a revised 10 overs instead.Matthew Cross (22), Kyle Coetzer (20no) and George Munsey (19no) settled any nerves, before Man of the Match Matt Machan (15no) sealed the win with two overs to spare by smashing a six.Hong Kong opted to bat first against Scotland but slipped to 33-3 inside seven overs as Ryan Campbell (0) sliced to third man and Jamie Atkinson (13) and Babar Hayat (15) failed to capitalise on starts.Mark Chapman (40) and Ansuman Rath (21) put on a steadily-paced 49 for the fourth wicket before Raths stumping and the run-out of skipper Tanwir Afzal (0) hampered their plans to accelerate.Chapman perished shortly after, splicing spinner Mark Watt to short fine leg, though Nizakat Khan (17) hit back-to-back maximums off Machan (2-26) to help Hong Kong to a decent total.The initial rain interval came three balls from the end of Hong Kongs knock but hopes the inclement weather had passed were dashed as Scotland openers Coetzer and Munsey took guard.The downpour eventually eased, though, and Scotland claimed their win for only the loss of Munsey, who pulled to square leg, and Cross, who picked out midwicket.Scotland captain Preston Mommsen: This is momentous and the boys are chuffed - it has been a long time coming! We have to keep qualifying for the tournaments and hope that the floodgates open. We want to play more cricket and hopefully our performances here have shown we are capable of matching the better teams out there.Will Ireland, scuppered by rain against Bangladesh on Friday, end their World T20 campaign with a consolation victory over Netherlands - and which of Bangladesh and Oman will advance to the Super 10s? Watch the Group A finale on Sky Sports 2, from 9am on Sunday morning. Barry Sanders Youth Jersey . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. Detroit Lions Jerseys . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. http://www.authenticnfllionslockroom.com/Youth-Will-Harris-Elite-Jersey/ .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. Will Harris Womens Jersey . Team physician Dr. Steve Traina performed the surgery Friday. 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Be Global.In the wake of the wave of publicity surrounding the new womens AFL competition, womens rugby Sevens and increased player wages in womens cricket and netball, womens football continues to offer a unique point of difference.Whats really remarkable is the reach of the womens game at all levels -- both in offering the chance for Australian players to ply their trade in far-flung countries and the exposure that players in the W-League get to the expansive world of football when foreign players grace Australias pitches.For female footballers, the wages compared with those of their male counterparts may still be a bone of contention, but the international opportunities available for women are on a par and the football world has few borders.In the past few years, the Senior womens national team, the Matildas, has played in Brazil, China, South Korea, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Cyprus and Netherlands, while individuals have run out at club level in the likes of the U.S., England, Iceland, Germany, Sweden and South Korea. Looking further back, former Matildas representatives will recall an experience few sportswomen will be able to boast of -- a rare trip inside the hermit kingdom of North Korea for two matches in Pyongyang.The Young Matildas are currently in China; before thhat Myanmar and Vietnam, while Italy, South Korea, Thailand, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and Malaysia have also featured in the passport stamps of the Australian Womens Under-20 side down the years.ddddddddddddith the inclusion of Australia into the Asian Football Confederation in 2005, even the Mini Matildas are in on the international action -- most recently in Vietnam after China, Malaysia and South Korea -- not bad for 14, 15 or 16-year-old girls.On the flipside, the strength (and timing) of the W-League has drawn players from some 19 different nations to Australia. For a competition just nine seasons old, the fact that registrations have included players from America, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, England, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Chinese Taipei, Trinidad and Tobago and Wales is indeed remarkable. Pending a Visa approval, Chile may yet be added to that list.There is no sport for women that allows global reach on a scale like football.As Australian players continue their incrementally successful quest for wages that will fund full-time careers in their chosen sport, their life experiences are rich. Female footballers increasingly have the world at their feet. Just like the ball. ' ' '