Vivienne MacLaren, the chairwoman of Scottish Women’s Football, said it was disappointing that the team were not presented with a suitable trophy when they won the tournament, which was held at Meggetland.
“We need to be seen as just as important as and deserving of respect as the boys, so I think it is really admirable what they have done,” she added.
James Dalgleish, City of Edinburgh Council’s education, children and families convener, was at the ceremony where the girls received their replacement cup.
He said: “The South Morningside Primary School girls’ football team have secured their place in history having influenced the commissioning of a new trophy, helping to level the playing field not only in football, but all sports.”
