Shaw's strike secures Manchester City’s first win of WSL season
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- MANCHESTER, England — Jamaican international Khadija “Bunny” Shaw delivered the decisive goal to earn Manchester City their first victory of the<a href="https://womensleagues.thefa.com/"> Women’s Super League</a> (WSL) season, defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 on Sunday.
- Shaw, already Manchester City's all-time leading scorer, found the net in the 44th minute, tapping in a precise assist from Kerstin Casparij.
- The goal marked her third in two games, following her brace in last week’s Champions League qualifier win over Paris FC.
- <b>First-half difficulties</b> Brighton caused some first-half difficulties by confidently playing out from the back, but City dominated after the break.
- Guro Bergsvand blocked a Shaw effort that could have doubled the lead, while Lauren Hemp was a constant threat in the opposition box.
MANCHESTER, England — Jamaican international Khadija “Bunny” Shaw delivered the decisive goal to earn Manchester City their first victory of the Women’s Super League (WSL) season, defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 on Sunday.
Shaw, already Manchester City's all-time leading scorer, found the net in the 44th minute, tapping in a precise assist from Kerstin Casparij. The goal marked her third in two games, following her brace in last week’s Champions League qualifier win over Paris FC.
First-half difficulties
Brighton caused some first-half difficulties by confidently playing out from the back, but City dominated after the break. Guro Bergsvand blocked a Shaw effort that could have doubled the lead, while Lauren Hemp was a constant threat in the opposition box.
Shaw, who took a knock while attempting to convert a Hemp cross, was eventually substituted for Mary Fowler after receiving on-field medical attention.
The win brings City their first of the campaign after a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in their opener.
