Pedro Martinez Losa had the last laugh after his bold prediction that ‘Scotland would not lose’ at home to Hungary left him looking like a man in the know.
His side comfortably swatted Hungary aside in a rampant display at Easter Road as they set up a play-off final against Finland next month, another two-legged tie.
On the evidence of last night there will be ample belief that Martinez Losa’s side are capable of getting themselves on the plane to Switzerland.
It was Sam Kerr who kicked off the goals after just 17 minutes.
She got lucky when her effort came off the crossbar but bounced off Hungarian keeper Lauren Brzykcy and ended up in the back of the net.
Cuthbert unleashed a fierce effort from the edge of the box for the second before Weir netted her first international goal since her ACL last year when she added the third.
Thomas’ backheel teed her up with the Real Madrid midfielder calmly netting.
Thomas then got in on the act with the fourth of the night – her 21st goal in 40 international appearances.
Much for Scotland to be enthused about as they look now to Finland – and Switzerland.
