Arsenal overturned a 2-1 deficit to defeat Lyon 5-3 on mixture and e-book a spot within the Champions League remaining for the primary time since 2007.
The Gunners received the absolute best begin in France and levelled the rating on mixture after a nook from the left in some way discovered its manner into the web with what turned out to be a Christiane Endler personal purpose.
After hanging early within the recreation, René Slegers’ then took the lead on mixture simply earlier than the break when Alessia Russo laid the ball off for Mariona Caldentey who despatched in a curling effort into the highest nook.
Then, simply after the break, Arsenal scored once more. This time it was Russo who latched on to Frida Maanum’s go earlier than ending and making it 3-0.
A Champions League remaining was primarily assured within the 63rd minute by means of Caitlin Foord. The Australian took benefit of a mistake on the again earlier than hammering the ball into the web to make it 4-0 and 5-2 on mixture.
Lyon did ultimately pull one purpose again however it was too little, too late. Melchie Dumornay’s effort slotted previous Daphne van Domselaar within the 81st minute did little to revive Lyon’s hopes however a minimum of gave the French facet a comfort purpose.
Arsenal will now face reigning and defending champions Barcelona on the Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon on Could twenty fourth.
