City v Paris - 26 Sept 2024 Manchester City FC - Official Website of Man City F.C.

UEFA Women's Champions League Qualifying
UEFA Women's Champions League Qualifying
Joie Stadium
  • Manchester City

    Man City

  • Paris

CommentaryReporting by George Kelsey @mancity

21:40

That's a wrap 👋

Thank you as always for your company this evening.

A brilliant night all round, with City guaranteeing our spot in tomorrow's group stage draw.

Join us from 12:00 tomorrow on mancity.com and the official Man City app to find out who we're playing but, until then, make sure to check out the best stats and reaction from the game!

21:39

Taylor on Greenwood substitution

"She was going to come off at half-time.

"It wasn't pre-planned but at 2-0 we looked to protect. I think she's fine. It was a kick on the top of the foot."

21:38

Taylor on resting players

"Also with a couple of players with Yui and Jess Park and Alex, it was good.

"I felt it was difficult, you can lose the level a little bit. The game was a bit open in the second half, but in the first 20 minutes we regained control and got some academy products on the pitch.

"Lily and Grace, it's great for the club to get a glimpse of them. They're great players, it's not a charity and they deserved it.

"Lily's pace in dangerous situations, we've got a player of high potential in there."

21:35

Taylor on first leg work

"Being five up was nice position to be in but the way the girls attacked the game first few mins was something I wanted them to do, scored with our first press and scored a good goal after.

"We were able to look after a few players and not even have to put Viv or Lauren on the pitch. I’ve been impressed over the last games.

"This is where we want to be. We’ve been outside looking in over the past couple years and felt we would have a good shot if we were there.

"Only one team qualifies outright from the WSL and the qualifiers are tough. I’m very pleased."

21:34

Taylor on performance

"It's a big honour. We worked hard over summer to prepare for this.

"We found out who we were playing a few weeks ago and did a large part of work last week.

"It was a bit of a formality, but I never felt that way before, we knew this team has pedigree in knocking out good teams."

21:31

Reaction from the boss on the way shortly


21:25


21:15

The future's bright, the future's blue!


21:10

Sandrine Soubeyrand reaction

The Paris FC manager is in for her press conference but my French is a bit rusty.

One thing I did hear though is her saying that City are one of the best sides her team have faced.

21:06

All smiles at the final whistle