Manchester Metropolis continued their unbeaten begin to the season with a 2-0 dwelling win over Hammarby within the Girls’s Champions League to stay prime of Group D.
Second-half objectives from Laura Blindkilde Brown and Aoba Fujino made it three wins from three in Europe to maneuver Gareth Taylor’s aspect three factors away from holders Barcelona, who received 7-0 at dwelling to backside aspect St Polten.
A dominant win for the Girls’s Tremendous League leaders sees them heat up properly for Saturday’s crunch conflict at champions Chelsea, dwell on Sky Sports activities, with Sonia Bompastor’s staff boasting a 100 per cent report in all competitions this season.
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Metropolis took full management in opposition to the Swedish champions from kick-off however struggled to create any actual possibilities within the first half with the energetic Mary Fowler registering the one shot heading in the right direction.
However simply two minutes into the second half Fowler helped break the impasse as she arrange Brown, who steered within the opener.
Metropolis pushed for a second as Khadija Shaw had a purpose disallowed for offside, however the dwelling aspect wanted a positive save from goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita as she tipped substitute Thea Sorbo’s highly effective long-range strike onto the bar within the 74th minute.
Metropolis then doubled their lead simply six minutes later as Fujino headed in on the again submit from Leila Ouahabi’s cross.
Taylor: We all know find out how to get issues completed
Man Metropolis boss Gareth Taylor advised the membership’s official web site:
“We know how to get things done a bit. It’s impressive because that was a difficult game for us tonight.
“We’re not at full energy, we all know that, so truthful play.
“The girls really stood together and worked tremendously hard to get the win.”
What’s arising for Man Metropolis?
WSL leaders Man Metropolis face a crunch league conflict on Saturday in opposition to champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, dwell on Sky Sports activities; kick-off 5.30pm.
Gareth Taylor’s aspect then go to Sweden subsequent Thursday to face Hammarby within the Champions League.
