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Yui Hasegawa signed a new contract at Manchester City to keep her at the club until 2029 At a glance A first win for Manchester City boss for Andree Jeglertz Former Lionesses forward Fran Kirby breaks deadlock Khadija Shaw's header has City level in the 64th minute before Yui Hasegawa nets winner PLAYER RATER Manchester City scored two second-half goals as they came from behind against Brighton to secure new boss Andree Jeglertz's first Women's Super League win. The Swede's first taste of English football had ended with an opening day loss at reigning champions Chelsea. And Jeglertz was further frustrated when former England international Fran Kirby drilled past Khiara Keating in the 14th minute for the opener after Michelle Agyemang's effort had been pushed away. But City were sparked into life after the restart. Striker Khadija Shaw - who was the joint-Golden Boot winner with 12 goals last season - levelled in the 58th minute with a superb diving header, before Yui Hasegawa finished perfectly with 16 minutes left. The hosts, though, wasted several first-half opportunities. Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema was presented with four chances alone, but could only direct one on target as Seagulls keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie superbly pushed away her deflected finish. She was replaced by Aoba Fujino, who made an immediate impact with an assist for compatriot Hasegawa's winner. Having received the ball just inside the box, Fujino showed great awareness to find Hasegawa to her left and the Japan captain slotted past Nnadozie. Are there any more superlatives to describe Hasegawa? When City announced she had signed a contract extension on transfer deadline day, it was recognised as one of the most important signings for a WSL side. The midfield maestro was one of the best players on the pitch last Friday night at Chelsea and did not deserve to be on the losing side. But, that's football and Hasegawa is not one to let her head drop and show her disappointment - as proved in her performance against Brighton. Despite having 74 touches and seeing 50 of her 55 passes hit the target, it was not Hasegawa's most sparkling display, but she was there when it mattered most. Now playing in a role that enables her to venture further forward, Hasegawa needed one touch to control the ball before slotting beyond Nnadozie. The City players quickly swamped Hasegawa in the celebrations - perhaps showing what she means to the squad and the club. Manchester City travel to Tottenham on Friday, 19 September (19: 30 BST), while Brighton host West Ham two days later (12: 00 BST). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 12th September 2025 at 21: 26 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Andrée Jeglertz Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Manager: Dario Vidosic Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Andrée Jeglertz Formation: 3 - 5 - 2 Manager: Dario Vidosic Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Women's Super League All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Manchester City Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Second Half ends, Manchester City Women 2, Brighton and Hove Albion Women 1. Attempt saved. Rosa Kafaji (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Khiara Keating (Manchester City Women). Attempt saved. Gracie Prior (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Attempt saved. Alex Greenwood (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Nadine Noordam (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Handball by Naomi Layzell (Manchester City Women). Gracie Prior (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Attempt missed. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Aoba Fujino. Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Carla Camacho replaces Maisie Symonds. Attempt missed. Michelle Agyemang (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Kiko Seike. Foul by Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women). Maisie Symonds (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) wins a free kick on the right wing. Charlie Rule (Brighton and Hove Albion Women) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Lauren Hemp (Manchester City Women) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Charlie Rule (Brighton and Hove Albion Women). Substitution, Manchester City Women. Naomi Layzell replaces Leila Ouahabi. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.