Shaw misses out in City draw against Bayern

BAVARIA, Germany (CMC):

Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw missed a penalty as Manchester City came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Women’s Champions League yesterday.

Playing at Uhlsport Park, Bayern took the lead in the 11th minute when Linda Dallmann’s through ball found an unmarked Giulia Gwinn, who fired past City goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita.

Bayern doubled their advantage in bizarre circumstances in the 28th minute when defender Kerstin Casparij made a mess of an attempted clearance and, under no pressure, sliced the ball into her own net.

City pulled a goal back just before half-time when Beth Mead prodded home from close range after Shaw’s shot deflected into her path.

There was controversy surrounding the goal after a blue smoke bomb was thrown onto the pitch, with Bayern’s players arguing that play should have been stopped before the goal was scored.

City, who last featured in the Champions League in 2024-25, were handed a golden opportunity to equalise when Bayern goalkeeper Ena Mahmutovic tripped Aoba Fujino inside the area.

However, Mahmutovic atoned with an excellent save to keep out Shaw’s powerful penalty.

The home side appeared on course for victory until City’s German international Carlotta Wamser made it 2-2 with her first goal for the club, whipping a low shot past Mahmutovic four minutes from time.

City’s next Champions League outing will be at home against Real Madrid on October 1.