Khadija Shaw Scores Twice as Manchester City Advances to Women’s Champions League Quarterfinals

Manchester City Dominates Hammarby with 2-1 Victory

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, CMC – Jamaican superstar forward Khadija Shaw netted twice for Manchester City in a 2-1 win over Hammarby to see her side progress to the last eight of the Women’s Champions League.

The Road to the Quarterfinals

Their latest European victory ensured the Group D leaders made it four wins out of four to join Women’s Super League rivals Chelsea in the quarterfinals.

The Match Highlights

The in-form Shaw fired the visitors ahead in the 31st minute after dribbling past a couple of challenges before her deflected attempt looped over goalkeeper Anna Tamminen and into the back of the net.

However, the Swedish side gave City an almighty scare when Ellen Wangerheim tapped in an equalizer in the 48th minute.

But Shaw made sure City advanced to the last eight for the first time since 2020-21 by restoring their lead with an outstanding finish from 20 yards out in the 52nd minute.

Coach’s Praise

“Take the goals away, and I’m still really proud of how she played,” City boss Gareth Taylor said of Shaw’s performance afterward.

“She just set off the press for us, put them under so much pressure, and gave so much energy to the team. When you have a player at the top like that, it just gives such a boost.”

Conclusion

Manchester City’s victory over Hammarby marks a significant milestone in their Women’s Champions League campaign. With four wins out of four, they have secured a spot in the quarterfinals and will look to build on this momentum in the next round.

FAQs

* Who scored the goals for Manchester City in the match against Hammarby?
+ Khadija Shaw scored both goals for Manchester City.
* How many wins did Manchester City secure in the Group D stage?
+ Manchester City secured four wins out of four in the Group D stage.
* When did Manchester City last advance to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Champions League?
+ Manchester City last advanced to the quarterfinals in the 2020-21 season.