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Manchester City Women Rally to Draw Bayern 2-2

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Manchester City women drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich, the first English club to avoid defeat to Bayern in Europe.
Giulia Gwinn gave Bayern an early lead with an 11th-minute goal.
Kerstin Casparij scored an own-goal in the 28th minute, extending Bayern’s advantage.
Beth Mead equalised for City in the 45th minute.
Carlotta Wamser scored in the 86th minute to complete City’s comeback.

History

Historical Context

Frankfurt’s 3-0 win over Turbine Potsdam in the 2005-06 UEFA Women’s Cup final – witnessed by 13,100 fans – secured the club’s second European title and underscored German dominance, later matched by Bayern Munich’s successes. Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Bayern therefore continues England’s struggle to overcome German powerhouses in Europe.

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Story summary

Manchester City women drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich, the first English club to avoid defeat to Bayern in Europe.
Giulia Gwinn gave Bayern an early lead with an 11th-minute goal.
Kerstin Casparij scored an own-goal in the 28th minute, extending Bayern’s advantage.
Beth Mead equalised for City in the 45th minute.
Carlotta Wamser scored in the 86th minute to complete City’s comeback.

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