Arsenal lost, Lyon advanced to
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Arsenal lost, Lyon advanced to Champions League final

Arsenal had a lead from the first leg. But in France, Lyon overcame a 1–2 deficit to win 4–3 - and are through to the Champions League final.

In the 70th minute, Arsenal brought on Swedish defender Smilla Holmberg. From the bench, she had watched her teammates lose the lead in the London match after Lyon scored twice in the first half.

Holmberg then took matters into her own hands and sent in a cross to attacking star Alessia Russo, which reduced the match score to 1–2, making the aggregate 3–3.

But it wouldn't be enough for the reigning champions. In the 89th minute of the match, Lyon's Jule Brand scored and sent Lyon through to the final.

Holmberg's teammate Stina Blackstenius started the match but was substituted without scoring.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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