Late PSG equaliser denies Manchester City victory in Women's Champions League

UPDATE - follow-up to Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Women's Champions League – live: Manchester City were held to a one-all draw by Paris Saint-Germain after conceding a late goal in the Women's Champions League.

Late Drama

City looked set for victory when their top scorer slotted home a penalty in the eighty-fourth minute after being fouled by Mbock in the box. However, substitute Elimbi Gilbert scored a late equaliser in the ninetieth minute to share the points. Former Manchester City captain Steph Houghton told BBC Two that the team will be very disappointed with the way they conceded, noting that winning their remaining three matches will still secure qualification.

Standings and Other Matches

This result leaves City tenth in the table with three draws from three matches, while PSG sit sixth with two draws and one win. In the other eight pm kick-off, defending champions Barcelona defeated HB Køge eight to nil.

Context

Group stage matches in European club football decide which teams advance to the knockout rounds of the tournament. Teams must accumulate enough points from wins and draws to secure a top finish in the league table before the competition progresses further.