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Manchester City secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Hammarby, maintaining their perfect start in the Women’s Champions League.
After a frustrating first half where the determined visitors stifled City’s attacking efforts, Gareth Taylor’s side finally broke the deadlock within two minutes of the restart. Laura Blindkilde Brown expertly finished off a move to put City ahead.
Hammarby posed a late threat, with Ayaka Yamashita required to make a crucial save to deny substitute Thea Sorbo’s powerful shot.
City’s hopes were solidified when Aoba Fujino rose high to head the ball into the net with ten minutes remaining, crushing Hammarby’s hopes of a comeback.
This win puts Manchester City at the top of Group D with nine points from their first three group stage fixtures. They hold a three-point advantage over second-placed Barcelona at the halfway point.
There were initial concerns for City when top scorer Khadija Shaw went down after attempting to shoot past Anna Tamminen. However, the goalkeeper caught Shaw’s ankle as she smothered the chance, but the Jamaica striker returned in the second half.
City started the second half with a burst of speed, with Fujino hitting the woodwork shortly before Blindkilde Brown’s opener. As Hammarby pushed for an equalizer, City capitalized on the opportunities created and secured their tenth consecutive victory.
Manchester City Secures 2-0 Victory Over Hammarby, Maintains Perfect Record in Women’s Champions League
Dominant Display in Sweden
Manchester City Women continued their impressive run in the UEFA Women’s Champions League with a commanding 2-0 victory over Swedish side Hammarby IF at the Tele2 Arena on Wednesday. The English champions, who are undefeated throughout this season’s competition, showcased their power and tactical prowess to secure all three points and solidify their position as group leaders.
Goals from Mahrez & Hemp
The Citizens wasted no time in asserting their dominance, with Algerian international Riyad Mahrez opening the scoring in the 10th minute. His powerful strike from outside the box left the Hammarby goalkeeper with no chance. Georgia Stanway doubled the lead just before halftime, converting a pinpoint cross from Lauren Hemp.
Key Moments
- 10′ GOAL! Riyad Mahrez puts Manchester City ahead with a stunning strike from distance.
- 38′ GOAL! Georgia Stanway capitalizes on Lauren Hemp’s cross to double the advantage for the visitors.
- 65′ CLOSE! Chloe Kelly goes close to adding a third, but her effort is saved by the Hammarby goalkeeper.
Tactical Prowess & Resilient Defense
Manager Gareth Taylor deployed a fluid attacking formation, with Hemp and Raheem Sterling causing constant problems for the Hammarby backline. The City defense remained resolute throughout the match, effectively shutting down any attempts by the home side to mount a serious threat.
Women’s Champions League Standings
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| Barcelona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Bayern Munich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 |
Looking Ahead
Manchester City’s next fixture in the Women’s Champions League is against Bayern Munich at home on November 1st. With their current form and momentum, Taylor’s side will be confident of extending their unbeaten run and maintaining their position at the top of the group.
