Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw: UEFA opens proceedings against Hammarby after Man City striker hit by object

UEFA has opened an investigation after Manchester City's Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw was hit by an object during their 2-1 win over Hammarby in the Women's Champions League on Thursday.

Shaw scored both City goals at the Stockholm Arena as they maintained their 100 percent record in this season's group stages and secured their place in the quarter-finals.

After her opener, the forward was shown a yellow card for what the referee deemed an excessive celebration for the home fans, despite appearing to be hit by a coin thrown through the stands.

“Procedures have been opened against Hammarby IF for throwing objects (Article 16(2)(b) of the Disciplinary Rules),” a UEFA spokesperson said.

“Manchester City player Khadija Shaw was shown a yellow card after her goal presentation for unsportsmanlike conduct.”

Shaw's goals take her to three in the league this season. She also has seven goals in the Women's Super League, making her the division's top scorer.

After Thursday's match, Shaw said: “It was a very difficult match tonight. The atmosphere and the pitch – it was our first time playing on artificial grass, so it took us a while to get going.”

City captain Alex Greenwood, meanwhile, took issue with a social media post from the match broadcaster, which failed to acknowledge the incident and accused Shaw of annoying the home fans.

She wrote to

What next for Man City?

A number of City players will now leave to join their respective countries ahead of the international break. Taylor's side will return to action in the WSL on December 8 with a match against Leicester at the Joie Stadium.