Arsenal edge Lyon in women’s Champions League semi-final first leg
Arsenal overcame Lyon 2-1 in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final. The match saw the French side take an early lead before defensive errors allowed the Gunners to come from behind. Jule Brand, Ingrid Engen, and Olivia Smith were among the key players involved in the crucial moments. The two teams will meet again in Lyon for the second leg.
Match highlights
- Jule Brand put Lyon ahead in the 18th minute with the visitors’ only shot on target in the first half.
- Arsenal equalised in the 58th minute after an own goal from Ingrid Engen, following a mistake by goalkeeper Christiane Endler.
- The home side had a penalty decision overturned after a VAR check five minutes after the restart.
- Olivia Smith scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute, capitalising on another defensive mix-up.
- Kadidiatou Diani hit the crossbar as Lyon pressed for an equaliser, but Arsenal held on for the win.
