Weir wonder goal helps Man City to 3-0 derby win over Man United
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester City v Manchester United - Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 12, 2021 Manchester United's Christen Press misses a chance to score Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
Scottish midfielder Caroline Weir scored a superb late lob as Manchester City beat Manchester United 3-0 to leapfrog their rivals into second place in the FA Women's Super League on a chilly Friday night.
Full back Lucy Bronze gave City the lead midway through the first half as United failed to clear a corner and she drove the loose ball home through a crowd of bodies. Lauren Hemp added a second for the hosts with a bouncing drive in the 71st minute.
City saved the best for last as Weir picked up the ball just outside the box and jinked outside before sending a perfectly-weighted lob over Mary Earps into the net in the 84th minute to wrap up the three points.
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester City v Manchester United - Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 12, 2021 Manchester United's Christen Press in action with Manchester City's Steph Houghton Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
The win moved City up to second spot in the standings on 33 points, two behind leaders Chelsea after 14 games. United's second defeat in a row meant they slipped to third place on 32 points having played 15 games.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
Soccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester City v Manchester United - Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 12, 2021 Manchester City's Ellen White shoots at goal Action Images via Reuters/Lee SmithSoccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester City v Manchester United - Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 12, 2021 Manchester United's Jackie Groenen in action with Manchester City's Lauren Hemp Action Images via Reuters/Lee SmithSoccer Football - Women's Super League - Manchester City v Manchester United - Manchester City Academy Stadium, Manchester, Britain - February 12, 2021 Manchester City's Ellen White in action with Manchester United's Katie Zelem Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith
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