Man City Women suffer final day heartbreak as they miss out on WSL title despite a win over Villa. Read more about the intense competition and near miss!
Manchester City Women put on a valiant effort in their final game against Aston Villa in the Barclays Women's Super League. Despite a 2-1 victory on the last day, City was forced to settle for second place in the league, narrowly missing out on the title on goal difference. Mary Fowler and Lauren Hemp were the heroes of the match, scoring crucial goals to secure the points for Manchester City.
The intense showdown at Villa Park had fans on the edge of their seats as Manchester City fought for the championship. The disappointment was palpable as City fell short in the 'cruellest' WSL title race, winning 18 out of 22 matches, boasting the top scorer, and the most clean sheets in the division. Despite their exceptional performance throughout the season, the title slipped away in the final moments, leaving the team and fans heartbroken.
In a dramatic turn of events, Chelsea claimed the WSL title on goal difference after a stunning 6-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The nail-biting competition highlighted the fierce rivalry and competitiveness in women's football, with every goal and point proving to be decisive in the title race.
In the midst of the celebrations and heartbreak, the final day of the WSL showcased the unpredictable nature of sports, where moments of triumph and devastation are intertwined. Manchester City Women's near miss serves as a reminder of the fine margins that determine success in top-level football, leaving fans eager for the next thrilling season.
Manchester City were beaten to the Barclays Women's Super League title on goal difference despite a 2-1 final day win at Aston Villa.
Manchester City missed out on the WSL title despite beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.
Match report and free highlights as Man City fall short on final day of the WSL with goals by Mary Fowler and Lauren Hemp either side of Rachel Dalys ...
Mary Fowler and Lauren Hemp scored the goals to secure the points, although Rachel Daly had equalised in the 68th minute. However, by the time Fowler scored in ...
They won 18 of their 22 Women's Super League matches. They had the division's top scorer and kept the most clean sheets. Yet for Manchester City, ...
Chelsea, who hammered Manchester United 6-0 at Old Trafford, beat them to the trophy on goal difference.
TARA ANSON-WALSH AT VILLA PARK: There was a sense of expectation around Villa Park before kick-off. The WSL title was being decided on the final day and ...
The ball eventually fell to Stina Blackstenius, who stuck out a leg to divert the loose ball into the roof of the goal, wrongfooting Khiara Keating in the ...