Manchester City Battle Back from Two Down to Draw at Bayern Munich
The short version
- Manchester City drew 2-2 away to Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League.
- Giulia Gwinn and a Kerstin Casparij own goal gave Bayern a 2-0 lead.
- Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser scored for Manchester City.
- Bayern are unbeaten in their last 15 group-stage matches in the competition.
- Bayern lead the Frauen-Bundesliga with five wins from five.
Beth Mead and Carlotta Wamser scored as Manchester City recovered from a 2-0 deficit to earn a point away to Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League.
Manchester City rescued a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich in the Women's Champions League after trailing by two goals at the halfway point of a difficult opening half.
Giulia Gwinn put Bayern in front, and the hosts doubled their advantage when Kerstin Casparij turned the ball into her own net.
Beth Mead pulled one back for the visitors before Carlotta Wamser completed the comeback, securing a point for the English champions.
Bayern arrived in strong form, unbeaten in their last 15 group-stage matches in the competition after reaching last season's semi-finals. They also sit two points clear at the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga with a perfect five wins from five to open their title defense.
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Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by The Guardian.
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