STOCKHOLM, Sweden, CMC – UEFA has opened an investigation after an object hit Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw during their Women’s Champions League win against Swedish side Hammarby on Thursday.
The 27-year-old Jamaican scored both goals in City’s 2-1 win at the Stockholm Arena to see her side through the quarterfinal stage.
Shaw’s animated celebration in front of the home fans after her first goal saw her booked, with replays also showing an object was seemingly thrown her way from the stands.
“Proceedings have been opened against Hammarby IF for throwing of objects (Article 16(2)(b) of the Disciplinary Regulations),” UEFA said in a statement.
“Manchester City player Khadija Shaw received a yellow card following her goal presentation for unsporting conduct,” the statement added.
Following the game, City captain Alex Greenwood criticized match broadcaster DAZN for failing to mention the incident in a social media post.
The external post on X said Shaw “antagonized” the home fans and received a “stick” from them.
Greenwood replied: “Correction. Travel to Stockholm and score a big goal. Celebrates her goal. She gets objects thrown at her.”
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