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Arsenal's Comeback: Gunners Stun Lyon 2-1 in UWCL Semi
27 Apr
Summary
- Arsenal secured a 2-1 comeback win against European champions Lyon.
- Two defensive blunders by Lyon directly led to Arsenal's goals.
- Katie McCabe played a full match, recently honored for 300 appearances.
Arsenal secured a vital 2-1 comeback victory over Lyon in the first leg of their Women's Champions League semi-final, held at Emirates Stadium. Lyon, the French league leaders, took the lead in the 18th minute through Jule Brand's solitary first-half shot on target.
However, Arsenal leveled the score shortly before the hour mark. An own goal from Ingrid Engen, following a misjudgment by goalkeeper Christiane Endler, brought the Gunners back into the game. The decisive moment came late in the match when Olivia Smith capitalized on another defensive mix-up, securing the win for Arsenal.
Ireland captain Katie McCabe was a key presence throughout the match, playing the full game and contributing to the team's resilience. The victory echoes Arsenal's success against Lyon in the same stage last season, when they eventually won the trophy.
The second leg is scheduled to take place in Lyon next week. In the other semi-final, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are tied at 1-1.
