Man City fight back from two down to draw at Bayern Munich
Summarised from 5 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 23:20 · Archive
Manchester City came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in their Women's Champions League opener.
Manchester City produced a comeback in their opening Women's Champions League match, drawing 2-2 away to Bayern Munich. Bayern took a 2-0 lead in the first half through Giulia Gwinn and a Kerstin Casparij own goal, but City scored twice in the second half through Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser to earn the draw. Sky Sports reports that City became the first English side to avoid defeat to Bayern in European competition. ABC News Australia reports that a flare burned on the pitch during the match as City scored a crucial goal, which Bayern players took issue with.
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- Man City fight back to snatch 'precious draw' at Bayern MunichManchester City produced a superb fight back to recover from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with German champions Bayern Munich in their opening match of this season's Women's Champios League.BBC Sport · 23 Sept, 12:24
- Mary Fowler's Man City score controversial goal with flare burning on pitchBayern Munich players take issue as Manchester City scores a crucial goal in their Women's Champions League clash as a flare sends purple smoke billowing nearby.ABC News Australia · 23 Sept, 00:12
- Man City fight back from two down to draw at Bayern in WCLManchester City’s eventful return to the Women’s Champions League saw them come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 away to Bayern Munich and become the first English side to avoid defeat to the Germans in Europe.Sky Sports · 22 Sept, 21:00
- Man City fight back to snatch point against Bayern Munich in Women’s Champions League openerBayern Munich 2-2 Manchester City: A vastly-improved second half performance earned the visitors a draw in GermanyIndependent Sport · 22 Sept, 20:20
- Wamser rescues point for Manchester City in WCL fightback at Bayern MunichManchester City produced a gutsy performance to fight back from 2-0 down and earn a draw away to Bayern Munich. A tough first half saw José Barcala’s side take the lead through Giulia Gwinn before a Kerstin Casparij own goal doubled their lead. But goals from Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser saw the visitors take home a hard-earned point. It was always going to be a challenging start for the English champions against a Bayern team who have historically thrived in the league phase of this competition. Barcala’s side came into this encounter unbeaten in their last 15 group-stage matches and…The Guardian · 22 Sept, 19:58
- WCL: Arsenal host HB Koge after Man City rescue draw at Bayern LIVE!Sky Sports · 22 Sept, 18:16
- WCL: Bayern Munich take the lead vs Man City LIVE!Sky Sports · 22 Sept, 18:00
In this story: Manchester City · Bayern Munich · Giulia Gwinn · Beth Mead · Carlotta Wamser
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