Shaw treble powers Man City past West Ham and into WSL top spot
Key Points(5)
- Jamaican goal machine Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw delivered another commanding performance in front of goal, scoring a hat-trick to inspire Manchester City to a 5-0 victory over West Ham and propel the club back to the top of the Women's Super League (WSL) standings.
- Shaw's treble, her first in the league this season, further underlined her importance to City's title ambitions and extended an impressive personal record of scoring in every WSL match she has started this campaign.
- The Jamaican international also took her tally of WSL hat-tricks to nine, adding another milestone to her growing list of achievements in English women's football.
- Shaw sets City on their way The prolific striker opened the scoring in the first half, capping a well-worked attacking move after England international Lauren Hemp won possession high up the pitch.
- City carried that momentum into the second half, increasing the pressure on West Ham and quickly extending their advantage.
Jamaican goal machine Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw delivered another commanding performance in front of goal, scoring a hat-trick to inspire Manchester City to a 5-0 victory over West Ham and propel the club back to the top of the Women's Super League (WSL) standings.
Shaw's treble, her first in the league this season, further underlined her importance to City's title ambitions and extended an impressive personal record of scoring in every WSL match she has started this campaign.
The Jamaican international also took her tally of WSL hat-tricks to nine, adding another milestone to her growing list of achievements in English women's football.
Shaw sets City on their way
The prolific striker opened the scoring in the first half, capping a well-worked attacking move after England international Lauren Hemp won possession high up the pitch.
City carried that momentum into the second half, increasing the pressure on West Ham and quickly extending their advantage.
Hemp again proved instrumental, delivering a cross that Shaw met with a commanding header to register her second goal of the afternoon.
City turn victory into a rout
With West Ham struggling to contain the home side's attacking threat, City's other forwards joined the scoring.
Japan international Aoba Fujino found the net for the first time in the league this season, further strengthening City's grip on the contest.
Swiss substitute Iman Beney then opened her WSL scoring account, with her effort taking a deflection off West Ham midfielder Katie Zelem before finding the back of the net.
Shaw had the final say, completing her hat-trick after being picked out by Grace Clinton to cap a dominant individual display and seal City's five-goal triumph.
Chelsea stumble as City reclaims top spot
The comprehensive victory proved particularly valuable in the title race, as Manchester City capitalized on Chelsea's dropped points against Everton at Stamford Bridge.
The result returned City to first place in the standings, providing another boost to their pursuit of the WSL crown.
For Shaw, meanwhile, the afternoon represented another emphatic statement of her scoring credentials, with the Jamaican continuing to deliver consistently as City pursue domestic honors.
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