In the UK, Manchester City beat Birmingham thanks to Shaw's brace
In Manchester, United Kingdom, Manchester City's women's team began the defence of its English Super League title with a 3-1 win over tournament newcomers Birmingham City. Khadija Shaw scored a second-half brace, Channel NewsAsia reports, citing Reuters.
Goals after the break
In the first half, Birmingham's defence contained the attacks of the reigning champions. Mary Fowler opened the scoring in the 49th minute, taking advantage of a poor clearance and shooting into the bottom corner.
Six minutes later, Shaw doubled Manchester City's lead. She headed in Kerstin Casparij's corner delivery.
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Shaw's second goal
In the 86th minute, Shaw scored for the second time, powerfully heading in after a corner delivery from Beth Mead. Last season, Shaw was the top scorer and was named Player of the Year by the Professional Footballers' Association.
In the 90th minute, Oceane Hurtre pulled one back for Birmingham City, but the match ended in a 3-1 victory for Manchester City.
