Manchester United beat rivals City to reach final of inaugural World Sevens
Malard opened the scoring in only the fourth minute with a terrific volley into the top corner that gave Khiara Keating no chance.
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Keating was a key last line of defence for City in the remainder of the first half, though, denying Grace Clinton and Malard again with fine saves.
United kept up the pressure at the start of the second period of 15 minutes and Clinton hit the bar before George made sure of the victory with a near-post finish.
Earlier, Bayern swept to a 5-0 victory over Paris St Germain, with Momoko Tanikawa scoring twice and Sarah Zadrazil, Maria Plattner and Jovana Damnjanovic once each.
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