Flare smoke surrounds controversial Manchester City goal against Bayern
Manchester City scored a crucial goal against Bayern Munich in the Women’s Champions League while a flare burned on the pitch and sent purple smoke into the stadium. Bayern players objected to the goal, according to ABC News Australia, although the supplied material gives no further details.
Manchester City scored a crucial goal in its Women’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich while a flare was burning on the pitch, ABC News Australia reports. The flare sent purple smoke billowing nearby as the goal was scored. Bayern Munich players took issue with the decision or circumstances surrounding the goal, according to the report.
The supplied material does not state the score, identify the player who scored, or explain why Bayern’s players objected. It also does not say whether officials reviewed the incident or whether the goal was ultimately allowed to stand. The match involved Manchester City forward Mary Fowler, whose name appears in the report’s headline.
No further details about the game, the flare or any disciplinary action are provided in the available source material.
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