Bayern Women squander 2:0 lead against Manchester City – Smoke bomb causes controversy

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The women footballers of FC Bayern Munich suffered a setback in the opening match of the new Women's Champions League season. Against Manchester City, the Munich women squandered a 2:0 lead – and caused a stir with their post-match reactions: The players criticized the referee because a smoke bomb reportedly lay on the pitch during the equalizing goal.

The Munich women made a promising start and put themselves ahead with two goals. What looked like a confident Champions League opener, however, turned around: Manchester City fought back, equalized, and turned the match on its head. In the end, FC Bayern were left with a defeat.

Criticism of the referee

At the center of the controversy, from the Munich women's perspective, is Manchester City's equalizing goal. According to FC Bayern's account, a smoke bomb was lying on the pitch during the goal. The players directed their criticism straight at the official.

The Munich women made clear that their view of the action had been impaired by the smoke bomb on the pitch. They see this as a game situation that should have played a role in the assessment of the goal – the debate about the referee is thus opened.