Lyon convincingly defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 on the Bayern Campus to close e-book their spot within the Champions League semi ultimate.
Scorers: Chawinga 35′, Dumornay 65′
In a largely even first half that had few possibilities, Lyon at all times regarded the extra more likely to take the lead and did so 10 minutes earlier than the break by means of Tabitha Chawinga.
It was a effective end from the previous PSG star, who grabbed her first Champions League aim for her new membership since her transfer this season, however Bayern performed an enormous position in their very own downfall.
Linda Sembrant tried to cope with a protracted ball however as an alternative knocked the ball into Chawinga, who then raced by means of with no defender transferring in the direction of her, earlier than smashing previous Mala Grohs.
Lyon missed a golden alternative to double their lead on the stroke of half time once they have been awarded a penalty. Nevertheless, Lindsey Heaps couldn’t convert, seeing her penalty properly stopped by Grohs, who marked her first begin since a restoration from most cancers in really unbelievable trend.
The eight-time champions dusted themselves down on the break, and dominated Bayern for big elements of the second half. They ultimately obtained their second within the sixty fifth minute, with Heaps redeeming herself with an help.
Once more Bayern didn’t cowl themselves in glory, failing to cope with Lyon captain Wendie Renard’s lengthy ball, which Melchie Dumornay knocked all the way down to Heaps, The American then returned the favour to the midfielder, who completed neatly contained in the field.
Lyon might have added to their lead forward of the second leg, however shall be extraordinarily assured of ending the job subsequent week again residence.
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