Taylor impressed as Blues put on show of strength

CITY boss Gareth Taylor commended his players for how they dealt with the ‘physical challenge’ of Hammarby following the 2-0 Champions League victory over the Swedish outfit at the Joie Stadium.

- PHIL MEDLICOTT

After a first half in which the Blues had lots of the ball but registered few attempts, they took the lead two minutes into the second via Laura Blindkilde Brown’s finish.

Aoba Fujino, who had hit the woodwork either side of the opener, then added an 80th-minute header, six minutes after Hammarby substitute Thea Sorbo was denied an equaliser by a superb Ayaka Yamashita save.

Taylor, whose side made it three wins from as many games in Group D and are three points clear of Barcelona at the top of the pool, said: “Really good performance.