Rachel Corsie
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Rachel Louise Corsie is a Scottish female international football defender. She currently plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League
for Glasgow City
. Corsie made her senior Scotland
debut against France
in March 2009 and has since amassed over 25 appearances for the national team.
from Aberdeen Ladies. In her first season with City she contributed 10 goals as the club won a domestic treble. She also featured in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
U-19 team who reached the finals of the 2008 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
.
At the 2009 Cyprus Cup, Corsie made her senior debut against France
and was selected in all Scotland's games at the tournament.
was Corsie's great-grandfather. Corsie remains an Aberdeen FC
supporter, and models her game on that of Zander Diamond.
She studied at Hazlehead Academy
and then undertook a degree in accountancy and finance at Robert Gordon University
. Corsie was awarded a women's football scholarship by the SFA
.
Scottish Women's Premier League
The Scottish Women's Premier League was founded in 2002 and is the highest level of women's football in Scotland. The team that finish top of the Premier League qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League....
for Glasgow City
Glasgow City L.F.C.
Glasgow City F.C. are a women's football football team based in Glasgow that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League. They have also competed in the UEFA Women's Cup and UEFA Women's Champions League...
. Corsie made her senior Scotland
Scotland women's national football team
The Scotland women's national football team represents Scotland in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 23rd in the world and 14th in Europe....
debut against France
France women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...
in March 2009 and has since amassed over 25 appearances for the national team.
Club career
In July 2008 Corsie joined Glasgow CityGlasgow City L.F.C.
Glasgow City F.C. are a women's football football team based in Glasgow that plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League. They have also competed in the UEFA Women's Cup and UEFA Women's Champions League...
from Aberdeen Ladies. In her first season with City she contributed 10 goals as the club won a domestic treble. She also featured in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
International career
Corsie captained the ScotlandScotland women's national football team
The Scotland women's national football team represents Scotland in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 23rd in the world and 14th in Europe....
U-19 team who reached the finals of the 2008 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
2008 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semifinals:---------Final:-Goalscorers:4 goals Marie Pollmann3 goals Toni Duggan Pamela Gueli2 goals Eugénie Le Sommer Stefanie Mirlach Lisa Schwab Cristina Bonometti Alice Parisi...
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At the 2009 Cyprus Cup, Corsie made her senior debut against France
France women's national football team
The French women's national football team represents France in international women's football. The team is directed by the French Football Federation and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer...
and was selected in all Scotland's games at the tournament.
International goals
- Results list Scotland's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored 1 15 October 2009 The Oval The Oval (Belfast)The Oval is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland.The stadium has been home to Glentoran since 1892. Before that the team used Ormeau Park from 1882 to 1886. Then the team shifted to King's Field in Ballymacarrett for four years until 1890. The team's next destination was Musgrave Park...
, BelfastBelfastBelfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
3–0 Friendly 1 2 27 March 2010 Mikheil Meskhi Stadium Mikheil Meskhi StadiumThe Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, also known as the Lokomotivi Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia named after the famous Georgian international footballer. It is used mostly for football matches, and occasionally for rugby union matches. The stadium was renovated in 2001 and has a...
, TbilisiTbilisiTbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Mt'k'vari River. The name is derived from an early Georgian form T'pilisi and it was officially known as Tiflis until 1936...
3–1 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualificationQualification for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup determines which 15 teams join , the hosts of the 2011 tournament, to play for the Women's World Cup. Europe has 5.5 qualifying berths , Asia 3 berths, North and Central America 2.5 berths, Africa 2 berths, South America 2 berths and Oceania 1 berth...
1 3 19 June 2010 Georgi Asparuhov Stadium Georgi Asparuhov StadiumGeorgi Asparuhov Stadium , also known as Gerena , is a football stadium situated in the Suhata reka neighbourhood of the Bulgarian capital Sofia. It has been the home of PFC Levski Sofia since 1963....
, SofiaSofiaSofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
5–0 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualificationQualification for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup determines which 15 teams join , the hosts of the 2011 tournament, to play for the Women's World Cup. Europe has 5.5 qualifying berths , Asia 3 berths, North and Central America 2.5 berths, Africa 2 berths, South America 2 berths and Oceania 1 berth...
1 4 21 August 2010 Strathclyde Homes Stadium Strathclyde Homes StadiumStrathclyde Homes Stadium is a stadium in Dumbarton, Scotland situated right below the famous Dumbarton Rock. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Dumbarton F.C. The stadium has a capacity of just over 2000, and was built in 2000 after the move away from...
, Dumbarton4–1 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qual. 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup qualificationQualification for the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup determines which 15 teams join , the hosts of the 2011 tournament, to play for the Women's World Cup. Europe has 5.5 qualifying berths , Asia 3 berths, North and Central America 2.5 berths, Africa 2 berths, South America 2 berths and Oceania 1 berth...
1 5 21 September 2011 Tynecastle Stadium Tynecastle StadiumTynecastle Stadium is a football stadium situated in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hearts. Tynecastle has a seating capacity of 17,420, which makes it the seventh largest football stadium in Scotland...
, EdinburghEdinburghEdinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
7–2 Friendly 1
Personal life
Aberdeen legend Donald ColmanDonald Colman
Donald Cameron Cunningham, known as Donald Colman was a football player and coach in the early years of the 20th century, playing and coaching most notably for Aberdeen...
was Corsie's great-grandfather. Corsie remains an Aberdeen FC
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
supporter, and models her game on that of Zander Diamond.
She studied at Hazlehead Academy
Hazlehead Academy
Hazlehead Academy has four main feeder primary schools, which are Airyhall Primary School, Fernielea Primary School, Hazlehead Primary School and Kingsford Primary School - in addition to this, pupils who have been part of a Gaelic unit at Aberdeen's Gilcomstoun Primary School can transfer to...
and then undertook a degree in accountancy and finance at Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in Aberdeen, Scotland. Building on over 250 years involvement in education, it was granted university status in 1992. Robert Gordon University currently has approximately 16,407 students at its two campuses at Garthdee and the City Centre, studying on over 145...
. Corsie was awarded a women's football scholarship by the SFA
Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association is the governing body of football in Scotland and has the ultimate responsibility for the control and development of football in Scotland. Members of the SFA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national associations as well as local associations...
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External links
- Rachel Corsie at UEFAUEFAThe Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
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