Terland’s late leveller ends Manchester City’s perfect WSL start
Elisabeth Terland scored late to earn Manchester United a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in a lively Women’s Super League derby. The result ended City’s perfect league start and tightened the title race, with United’s improved display earning them a point against last season’s champions.
City had dominated spells of the first half, but both sides created chances. Khadija Shaw put City ahead in the second half, and United missed opportunities before Terland converted a loose ball in the penalty area. City dropped to second behind Chelsea on goal difference; the teams’ previous two league meetings had both ended in 3-0 City wins.
In short
- Terland’s late goal gave United a 1-1 derby draw.
- City’s perfect WSL start is over.
- Chelsea moved top on goal difference.
Explained simply
The Women’s Super League is England’s top division in women’s football. Manchester City and Manchester United are local rivals, and their matches are known as Manchester derbies.
City were last season’s champions, while Chelsea are among the main contenders for the league title. A team’s position is decided by points, with goal difference used to separate sides level on points, so results between title rivals can affect the standings.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Terland strikes late as United end Manchester City’s winning start in WSL”.