produced a massive performance to beat 2-0 in their group stage opener against the reigning champions. ’s side to reach this stage of the tournament and impressed with a superb 8-0 aggregate win over Paris FC - but that was nothing perhaps, compared to taking on the holders of this trophy and beating them in deserved fashion, following a match of two distinct halves. In the first 45 it was all City as they were aggressive, quicker to the ball, created plenty of openings and eventually scored from close range through Naomi Layzell; Vivienne Miedema could have added another, but the one-goal lead at the break was certainly the least City deserved.
After the restart it was Barcelona who were much more on the front foot, but Aitana Bonmati seeing a low shot saved was as close as they came to an equaliser - and Bunny Shaw instead wrapped up the points with a late breakaway goal for the second for City. Man City XI: Yamashita, Layzell, Aleixandri, Greenwood, Miedema, Fowler, Hemp, Park, Casparij, Shaw, Hasegawa Bacelona XI: Coll, Maria Leon, Graham, Alexia, Patri, Aitana, Rolfo, Pajor, Walsh, O. Battle, Engen 17’ - Woodwork! Shaw opens up Barcelona and the cross is lashed against the post by Hemp GOAL! 36’ - Layzell puts City ahead from close range after a corner (1-0) GOAL! 76’ - Shaw races in to round the keeper and double City’s lead (2-0) , Full time stats: Possession 41% - 59% Shots 13 - 17 On target 4 - 6 Big chances 5 - 1 Corners 4 - 7 , There’s the whistle and i.
