Catch us if you can! Man City's dramatic late win ...
Key takeaways
- MANCHESTER, England -- The message from the Manchester City supporters was clear.
- Before Rebecca Knaak's stoppage-time winner secured three priceless points, it had started to feel like it could be one of those days for City.
- Having suffered a shock defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, the WSL leaders had squandered the opportunity to seal top spot in front of their fans.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
MANCHESTER, England -- The message from the Manchester City supporters was clear. "We're Man City, we'll fight 'til the end!" was the defiant cry from the stands as coach Andrée Jeglertz's side closed in on a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Liverpool that moved them to within touching distance of the Women's Super League (WSL) title.
Before Rebecca Knaak's stoppage-time winner secured three priceless points, it had started to feel like it could be one of those days for City. A combination of missed chances, below-par performances and some inspired goalkeeping from Liverpool's Jennifer Falk made for a tense atmosphere at the Joie Stadium, where City needed a win to put themselves in firm control of the title race.
Having suffered a shock defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, the WSL leaders had squandered the opportunity to seal top spot in front of their fans. But, when Knaak's header squirmed through Falk's gloves and into the back of the net in the 91st minute, the celebrations in this pocket of East Manchester were fit for any title party.