Manchester City draw 2-2 with Bayern Munich, making history in Women's Champions League

Manchester City made a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in their Women's Champions League match. After falling behind 2-0, City became the first English team to avoid defeat against Bayern in Europe. Carlotta Wamser scored her first goal for City in the 86th minute, capitalising on a defensive lapse after Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw missed a penalty earlier in the match.

Bayern Munich took control early, scoring two goals within the first half-hour. Giulia Gwinn opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a well-placed chip over City goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita. The hosts had further chances to extend their lead, but City managed to stay in the game and found a lifeline just before half-time when Beth Mead tapped in from a cross by Kerstin Casparij.

City's performance improved significantly in the second half, with Sam Coffey highlighting the importance of Mead's goal in shifting momentum. The visitors became more aggressive and created more opportunities, leading to Wamser's late equaliser. Despite the missed penalty from Shaw, the team showed resilience and determination to fight back in a challenging environment.

Bayern Munich expressed frustration over the circumstances surrounding City’s first goal, as a flare was thrown onto the pitch during the build-up. Nevertheless, the goal stood, and City took advantage of their good fortune to level the match. Sam Coffey praised the depth of the squad, stating that the ability of substitutes to make an impact was crucial in their performance against a tough opponent.

via Sky Sports