Lauren Hemp opened the scoring for Manchester City against West Ham in their 2-0 win, setting a Women's Super League record in the process.
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- Hemp scores in 2-0 City win
- Brings up 50 goals in WSL action
- Youngest player in history to do so
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Hemp opened the scoring for her team in the 10th minute of play at the Manchester City Joie Stadium against West Ham. Mary Fowler then scored midway through the second half to give Gareth Taylor's side a 2-0 win to send them top of the WSL rankings for the time being.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Hemp's opener was her 50th Women's Super League goal and as per OptaJoe, she became the youngest player in WSL history to reach a half century as she did so at the age of 24 years and 60 days.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Hemp recently brought up 100 appearances with Manchester City. The England international made the move from Bristol to the Manchester-based club in the summer of 2018. Earlier this year, Hemp signed a new three-year contract with City until the summer of 2027.
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WHAT NEXT FOR HEMP?
The Manchester City star will now prepare to take on Barcelona in the Women's Champions League on Wednesday, October 9.
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