Hasegawa Clinches 2-1 Comeback as Manchester City Women Defeat Brighton
Impactful substitutions, including Aoba Fujino, set up Yui Hasegawa's winner.
Overview
- Fran Kirby put Brighton ahead early with a sharp finish into the far corner at the Joie Stadium.
- Khadija Shaw equalised just before the hour with a powerful header from Leila Ouahabi’s cross.
- Yui Hasegawa scored the decisive goal with about 15 minutes remaining after Fujino picked the pass in behind.
- The victory delivered Manchester City’s first WSL points of the season and moved them up to sixth, leaving Brighton still without a win.
- Teenage forward Iman Beney impressed on her home debut with driving runs and link-up play as City built momentum for a trip to Tottenham next.