Lauren Hemp scored the winner in London City 1-2 Man City at the Copperjax Community Stadium on Sunday 1 November. City responded almost immediately after losing their lead, with Hemp restoring their advantage two minutes after Jana Fernandez’s equaliser.
Khadija Shaw had opened the scoring in the 53rd minute following a goalless first half. Fernandez made it 1-1 in the 72nd minute, but Hemp’s 74th-minute finish settled a hard-fought WSL contest in Bromley.
London City 1-2 Man City: Shaw breaks the deadlock
London City created more attempts over the match, with the completed BBC match centre recording 24 shots to City’s seven. Ayaka Yamashita helped City withstand that pressure, including a late save from substitute Delphine Cascarino.
The breakthrough came at the other end. Lauren Hemp supplied the through ball for Shaw, who went past Mary Earps before finishing to give the visitors the lead.
City then introduced Sam Coffey and Mary Fowler in the 59th minute, replacing Laura Blindkilde Brown and Grace Clinton. Coffey’s involvement followed the possibility of a return raised by Andree Jeglertz before the game.
Hemp answers London City’s equaliser
Fernandez brought the hosts level in the 72nd minute, with Mapi Leon credited with the assist. City had to find another response rather than simply protect Shaw’s opener.
It arrived two minutes later. Fowler crossed for Hemp, whose left-footed finish found the bottom-left corner and put City back in front.
London City continued to press, but City held on through the closing stages and stoppage time. The result left City on 22 points from eight league games, with seven wins and a draw.
A league win after European frustration
The victory followed City’s 1-1 Champions League draw with PSG. This time, after the opposition equalised, City found a second goal rather than settling for a point.
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