ANFIELD, England, CMC – Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw continued her spectacular begin to the Ladies’s Tremendous League (WSL) by grabbing a brace, together with a late winner, to assist Manchester Metropolis edge Liverpool 2-1 in a thriller right here Sunday.
The Jamaican worldwide netted within the 58th and 92nd minute as Metropolis rallied after Olivia Smith’s aim within the forty first minute had given Liverpool the lead.
Shaw’s spectacular efficiency despatched Metropolis to the highest of the WSL and ensured they remained unbeaten of their first 4 video games for the primary time because the 2019-2020 season.
Metropolis has 10 factors, simply forward of Chelsea and Manchester Metropolis on 9 factors, however each groups have a recreation in hand.
With the sport seemingly headed for a draw, Shaw discovered the winner within the second minute of added time, firing powerfully previous goalkeeper Rachael Legal guidelines and dealing a late blow to the hosts.
The 27-year-old Shaw described the victory as “ugly” however stated the three factors have been important for final yr’s runners-up.
“Coming into this recreation, we knew it will be robust. Generally an unpleasant win is simply as vital for the three factors – we should hold going,” Shaw advised Sky Sports activities.
“We all know the kind of staff Liverpool are. They’re simple, they usually wish to put the balls in behind.
“We knew that if we managed to deal with what we have been able to doing, we have been going to get targets,” she added.
The win capped off an impressive week for Metropolis, who additionally beat Barcelona 2-0 of their Champions League encounter on Wednesday.
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