2021–22 FA Women’s Super League: Manchester Derby ends in a 2-2 Draw as 10-Woman City survives United’s come-back

The Manchester Derby thriller witnessed a goal-scoring second half, however, ends in a 2-2 Draw at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium.

Football
By Nidhi Uchil
2021–22 FA Women’s Super League - Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City
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The much-awaited rivalry – the Manchester Derby witnessed a thriller encounter as its ends in a 2-2 Draw between the host Manchester United and Manchester City. The derby was the 1st game of Matchday 5 of the 2021–22 FA Women’s Super League, played at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday, 09 October.

In Manchester City, previous FA WSL match, they lost to West Ham United by 0-2. Meanwhile, Manchester United had won their previous FA WSL against Birmingham City 2-0.

With this, draw Manchester City have ended their three-straight loss strike in the 2021–22 FA Women’s Super League. Man. City had only won their opening game against Everton in this season, then lost 1-2 against Tottenham Hotspur; 0-5 to Arsenal and 0-2 to West Ham United.

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Starting XI for Manchester City

Match Report – Manchester United vs Manchester City – 2021–22 FA Women’s Super League

Well, in the 1st Half, Manchester City had more possession on the ball despite being down to 10. In the 35th minute-mark, Georgia Stanway gets a Red-Card for a bad challenge on United’s forward Leah Galton.

Minutes after that, Manchester City finds themselves in the lead as the Jamaican Khadija Shaw scores through a header in the 38’ and has an advantage going into Half-Time.

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HT Score: Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City

The 2nd Half saw goal-scoring festive which made the derby interesting and entertaining. Leveling, the score for Manchester United, in the 72 Minute coming from the bench Lucy Staniforth scores an amazing back-heel goal as United took a short corner. Man. United 1-1 Man. City.

However, just 3 Minutes after that equalizer, another goal for Manchester United – this time Jersey No. 23 Alessia Russo as she finds the bottom corner of the net. Hence, the match had just turned around, with Manchester United leading by 2-1.

When you thought, it wouldn’t get more interesting – Manchester City fights back as they find the equalizer in the 79 Minute as Ellen White scores after she came off the bench. The Manchester United goalkeeper Mary Earps had made a great save of Jessica Park’s initial shot only leading the ball to land in front of Ellen White – as she makes no mistake and finishes in style.

With this, currently Manchester United is in 3rd Place with 10 Points in the 2021–22 FA Women’s Super League Table. Whereas, Manchester City is in 9th Place with 4 Points.

As a result, Full-Time Score: Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City, as both earn 1 point each.

Nidhi Uchil

Nidhi Uchil is a graduate in Mass Media - Journalism. A sports enthusiast with an unbiased outlook on the sports world. Being a fan of Badminton, Cricket, Football and Hockey she has decided to follow her passion for sports. Nidhi is currently working as an Intern at SportsDigest.in

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