Gibraltar women's national football team

The Gibraltar women's national football team represents the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar in international women's football. Although the Gibraltar Football Association is a member of UEFA and FIFA, the association is yet to field a women's team in FIFA Women's World Cup or UEFA Women's Championship qualification. Instead, the team has largely been restricted to appearances at the biennial Island Games football tournaments, first appearing in the 2011 edition.

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Gibraltar national football team.
Gibraltar
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Rockettes
AssociationGibraltar Football Association
ConfederationUEFA (Europe)
Head coachScott Wiseman (interim)
CaptainKeshia Doody
Most caps5 players (8)
Top scorerJoelle Gilbert (3)
Home stadiumVictoria Stadium
FIFA codeGIB
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
CurrentNR (25 August 2023)[1]
First international
 Liechtenstein 4–1 Gibraltar 
(Ruggell, Liechtenstein; 24 June 2021)
Biggest win
 Gibraltar 1–0 Liechtenstein 
(Gibraltar; 26 November 2021)
Biggest defeat
 Gibraltar 0–12 Hungary 
(Gibraltar; 5 September 2022)

History

Women's football is still in its infancy in Gibraltar, with only three teams participating in the Gibraltar Women's Football League as of the 2018–19 season. However it has grown with 5 teams competing in 2021–22. In 2014, it did host a women's development tournament organised by UEFA, losing 1–0 in its first game to Andorra.[2] The side lost all three games against Andorra, Luxembourg and an Algarve XI.[3] However, as a development tournament, these games are not recognised as full internationals.

Since then, Gibraltar's involvement in UEFA sanctioned women's football has been limited to sending under-16 girls' teams to participate in development tournaments, most recently in Malta in 2019.[4] In June 2021 the team made their debut in a full international, in a 4–1 defeat to Liechtenstein.[5]

Since 2011 the Gibraltar women's team has taken part in the Island Games, and the players have yet to take part in a UEFA Women's Championship since their FA's admission into the organisation. However, in November 2021 it was announced that an under-19 team would be formed and entered into qualification for the 2023 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship.[6]

Gibraltar did not enter the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League.[7]

Results and fixtures
Main article: Gibraltar women's national football team results
See also: 2023 in association football, 2023 in sports by month, and FIFA International Match Calendar

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2023
26 June 2023 (2023-06-26) Friendly Gibraltar  0–7  Panama Gibraltar
19:00 (CET) Report
Stadium: Victoria Stadium

Head-to-head record

The following table shows Gibraltar's all-time international record.

As of 26 June 2023

FIFA official "A" matches only

Opponent P W D L GF GA GD Win % First Last
 Andorra 1 0 0 1 1 4 −3 000.00 20222022
 Faroe Islands 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00 20222022
 Hungary 1 0 0 1 0 12 −12 000.00 20222022
 Liechtenstein 4 1 0 3 5 9 −4 025.00 20212021
 Panama 1 0 0 1 0 7 −7 000.00 20232023
Total 8 1 0 7 6 33 −27 012.50 20212023

Unofficial match record

Opponent P W D L GF GA GD Win % First Last
Portugal Algarve FA 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 000.00 20142014
 Andorra 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 000.00 20142014
 Gotland 1 0 0 1 0 3 −3 000.00 20152015
 Greenland 1 0 0 1 0 8 −8 000.00 20112011
 Hitra 2 0 0 2 0 6 −6 000.00 20112017
 Isle of Man 3 0 0 3 2 17 −15 000.00 20112019
 Isle of Wight 1 0 0 1 1 8 −7 000.00 20172017
 Jersey 2 0 0 2 2 12 −10 000.00 20172019
 Luxembourg 1 0 0 1 0 3 −3 000.00 20142014
 Western Isles 2 0 0 2 0 10 −10 000.00 20152019
Total 15 0 0 15 5 70 −65 000.00 20112019

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff
As of 26 June 2023
Name Role
Gibraltar Scott Wiseman Interim Head coach
Development Manager
Scotland Alan Martin Goalkeeper Coach

Manager history

Managers before 2019 are unknown. Matches before 2021 are not recognised by FIFA.

Up to date as of 5 September 2022
Manager Nationality Gibraltar career Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA Win %
Steve Cummings Gibraltar 2019 3 0 0 3 3 13 000.00
Janssen Olivero Gibraltar 2020–2023 7 1 0 6 6 26 014.29
Scott Wiseman (interim) Gibraltar 2023– 1 0 0 1 0 7 000.00

Players

Current squad

The following players have been called up to the squad for the following friendlies:[8]

  • Match date: 26 June 2023
  • Opposition:  Panama
  • Caps and goals correct as of: 26 June 2023, after the match against  Panama.
No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1 1GK Kyrelle Revagliatte (1993-08-04) 4 August 1993 8 0 Spain Estepona
1GK Chelsea Grech (1999-07-24) 24 July 1999 0 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
3 2DF Charlyann Pizzarello (1997-09-12) 12 September 1997 7 1 England Leeds United
5 2DF Dahlia Salah (2001-05-31) 31 May 2001 7 0 England Queens Park Rangers
4 2DF Andrya Rowbottom (1992-03-29) 29 March 1992 6 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
18 2DF Josie Cummings (1998-10-16) 16 October 1998 6 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
2DF Paula Costa (2000-04-19) 19 April 2000 5 0 Spain Linense FCB
2DF Kayleigh Tellez (2003-09-28) 28 September 2003 3 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
2 2DF Talia Gilbert (1997-04-18) 18 April 1997 1 0 Spain Linense FCB
12 2DF Alexandra Ambrosio (1998-11-28) 28 November 1998 1 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
14 2DF Arianne Parody Mauro (2000-11-28) 28 November 2000 1 0 Spain Linense FCB
15 2DF Sarah Popham (2006-04-18) 18 April 2006 1 0 Gibraltar Europa
8 3MF Tiffany Viagas (Captain) (2002-07-25) 25 July 2002 8 0 England Liverpool Feds
11 3MF Reighann Olivero (2004-05-21) 21 May 2004 8 0 England London Bees
7 3MF Naomi Victor (1998-08-15) 15 August 1998 8 0 Spain Atlético Marbella
6 3MF Kayleigh Ferro (2001-07-24) 24 July 2001 7 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
21 3MF Nicole Nash (2007-09-15) 15 September 2007 1 0 Gibraltar Lynx
3MF Isabella Laguea (2000-07-20) 20 July 2000 1 0 Gibraltar Lynx
3MF Seleen Celecia (1998-11-21) 21 November 1998 0 0 Free agent
10 4FW Joelle Gilbert (1999-09-09) 9 September 1999 8 3 Spain Linense FCB
9 4FW Mollie Karp (2005-08-03) 3 August 2005 4 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
16 4FW Isabella Rodriguez (2006-12-28) 28 December 2006 1 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar
4FW Mara Todoran (2006-04-03) 3 April 2006 0 0 Gibraltar Europa

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up to the Gibraltar squad in the past 12 months.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
DF Keshia Doody (1988-11-23) 23 November 1988 6 0 Spain Algeciras v.  Hungary, 5 September 2022
DF Arwen Neale (2004-10-14) 14 October 2004 1 0 Gibraltar Europa v.  Hungary, 5 September 2022
MF Sophia Brinkman (2004-12-23) 23 December 2004 1 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar v.  Hungary, 5 September 2022
MF Aimee Lawrence (2004-02-26) 26 February 2004 0 0 Free agent v.  Hungary, 5 September 2022
MF Ellie Mason (1996-02-16) 16 February 1996 2 0 England Birmingham City v.  Hungary, 5 September 2022WD
FW Mara Alvez (2003-11-28) 28 November 2003 1 0 Gibraltar Lions Gibraltar v.  Hungary, 5 September 2022

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup
FIFA Women's World Cup record Qualification record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA GP W D L GS GA
1991–2011 Team did not existTeam did not exist
Canada 2015 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
France 2019 Did not enterDid not enter
AustraliaNew Zealand
2023
2027To be determinedTo be determined
Total0/3––––––––––––

UEFA Women's Euro
UEFA Women's Championship record Qualification record
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA GP W D L GS GA
1984–2009 Team did not existTeam did not exist
Sweden 2013 Not a UEFA memberNot a UEFA member
Netherlands 2017 Did not enterDid not enter
England 2022
Total0/2––––––––––––

Island Games
Year Round Position GP W D L GS GA
1989–1999No women's tournament
2001–2013Did not enter
Jersey 2015Group Stage113003114
Gotland 20179th Place Match103003115
Gibraltar 2019Replaced by 2019 Inter Games Football Tournament
Guernsey 2023Did not enter
Total2/100 Titles6006229

Player records

As of 26 June 2023

Most capped
# Name Career Caps Goals
1 Joelle Gilbert 2021– 8 3
Reighann Olivero 2021– 8 0
Kyrelle Revagliatte 2021– 8 0
Tiffany Viagas 2021– 8 0
Naomi Victor 2021– 8 0
6 Charlyann Pizzarello 2021– 7 1
Kayleigh Ferro 2021– 7 0
Dahlia Salah 2021– 7 0
9 Shania Robba 2021– 6 2
Josie Cummings 2021– 6 0
Keshia Doody 2021– 6 0
Andrya Rowbottom 2021– 6 0

Most goals

Players with an equal number of goals are ranked in order of average.

# Name Career Caps Goals Average
1 Joelle Gilbert 2021– 8 3 0.375
2 Shania Robba 2021– 6 2 0.333
3 Charlyann Pizzarello 2021– 7 1 0.143

Captains
# Player Career Captain Caps Total Caps
1 Keshia Doody 2021– 4 6
2 Alexandra Holt 2021– 2 2
3 Tiffany Viagas 2021– 2 8

Goalkeepers

# Player Career Games Wins GA GAA
1 Kyrelle Revagliatte 2021– 8 1 33 4.125
  • ^1 Players in bold are still actively competing and are available for selection

See also

References
  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  2. "Andorra take first steps on uphill climb". FIFA.com. 4 April 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  3. "UEFA Women's Development Tournament – 30 June to 4 July 2014". Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Football. 3 July 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  4. "Women's Under-16 national team to host UEFA Development Tournament". Malta Football. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  5. Weather literally pours cold water over Gibraltar’s debut in a full international Gibraltar Chronicle. 24 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  6. Gibraltar U19s to take part in UEFA Women's U19 Championships next year Gibraltar FA. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021
  7. Decision by GFA not to enter women's national team in a competition is met with discontent Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023
  8. Women’s National Team Squad Announcement Gibraltar FA. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
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