Just four minutes after Arsenal got back on level terms, Melchie Dumornay's goal gave Lyon the upper hand going into the second leg of the semi-final in France on Sunday. Kadidiatou Diani, who sprinted onto an Ellie Carpenter through ball and drove home past Manuela Zinsberger, gave Lyon the lead in the first half. She was just played on by opposite full-back Emily Fox, despite the fact that it was initially ruled out for offside by VAR.
When Zinsberger was out of goal, Dumornay came close to doubling the lead with a poor effort from 40 yards, but after that, it was almost entirely Arsenal, with Alessia Russo hitting the bar with a header just before the break. Beth Mead and Frida Maanum lamented the opportunities they missed to bring Arsenal level in the second half before a surprise penalty was awarded by VAR. Mariona Caldentey scored from 12 yards out after Christiane Endler punched the ball away and connected with Leah Wiliamson. As the legendary Kim Little is disqualified for a foul in midfield, there are boos all over the Emirates. Her crime appeared to be using her strength to keep her opposite number away from the ball. If anything, it should have been a free kick the other way. Early on, the crowd is really into this. Lyon have won the Champions League a record eight times since Arsenal's 2007 victory, which was their first and only title.
You need to take a chance when you're up against such prolific winners. Arsenal was unable to. They had more shots than their opponents, but only four of their 14 attempts were successful. Fara Williams, a former England midfielder, stated to TNT Sports, "They know they created more than enough chances to come away with a lead in this game." They have the ability to upset Lyon. The good news is that they are aware that they can control the ball. Now, it's all about being serious. Joe Montemurro, who led Arsenal for three and a half years before leaving in 2021, is in charge of Lyon. He said he was "astounded" by how the club has grown since he left and that the semi-final match is still up in the air. "I am just amazed that there are 40,000 people at the Emirates for such a beautiful football game and a spectacle. That is the reason I am so pleased; I am so pleased that there has been three or four years of amazing growth since I left. "It's not over yet," he continued. The situation isn't over yet. Arsenal may have felt less pressure now, maybe. "They're 2-1 down, they're coming to Lyon. It doesn't matter what happens. They are a good team, and that is a dangerous scenario."
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When Zinsberger was out of goal, Dumornay came close to doubling the lead with a poor effort from 40 yards, but after that, it was almost entirely Arsenal, with Alessia Russo hitting the bar with a header just before the break. Beth Mead and Frida Maanum lamented the opportunities they missed to bring Arsenal level in the second half before a surprise penalty was awarded by VAR. Mariona Caldentey scored from 12 yards out after Christiane Endler punched the ball away and connected with Leah Wiliamson. As the legendary Kim Little is disqualified for a foul in midfield, there are boos all over the Emirates. Her crime appeared to be using her strength to keep her opposite number away from the ball. If anything, it should have been a free kick the other way. Early on, the crowd is really into this. Lyon have won the Champions League a record eight times since Arsenal's 2007 victory, which was their first and only title. 
You need to take a chance when you're up against such prolific winners. Arsenal was unable to. They had more shots than their opponents, but only four of their 14 attempts were successful. Fara Williams, a former England midfielder, stated to TNT Sports, "They know they created more than enough chances to come away with a lead in this game." They have the ability to upset Lyon. The good news is that they are aware that they can control the ball. Now, it's all about being serious. Joe Montemurro, who led Arsenal for three and a half years before leaving in 2021, is in charge of Lyon. He said he was "astounded" by how the club has grown since he left and that the semi-final match is still up in the air. "I am just amazed that there are 40,000 people at the Emirates for such a beautiful football game and a spectacle. That is the reason I am so pleased; I am so pleased that there has been three or four years of amazing growth since I left. "It's not over yet," he continued. The situation isn't over yet. Arsenal may have felt less pressure now, maybe. "They're 2-1 down, they're coming to Lyon. It doesn't matter what happens. They are a good team, and that is a dangerous scenario."
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