Investigation launched after Shaw hit by object

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (CMC):

UEFA HAS opened an investigation after Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw was hit by an object 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 to 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 hit out at match broadcaster DAZN for failing to mention the incident in a social media post.

The post on X, said Shaw “antagonised” the home fans and received “stick” from them.

Greenwood replied: “Correction. Travel to Stockholm, score a big goal. Celebrates her goal. Gets objects thrown at her.”