Arsenal’s Champions League defence ended as OL Lyonnes overturned a first-leg deficit to achieve the ultimate with a 3-1 win at Groupama Stadium on Saturday.
A twice-taken penalty from captain Wendie Renard and a Kadidiatou Diani volley within the first-half put the French facet forward within the tie however the Gunners hit again by Alessia Russo.
Olivia Smith additionally hit the woodwork in a powerful second-half exhibiting by the holders however Jule Model secured a 4-3 combination success with a well-taken aim 4 minutes from time.
Renee Slegers’ facet, main 2-0 after the primary leg in London, paid the value for a gradual begin.
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Lyon ought to have scored inside two minutes however Ada Hegerberg did not make clear contact with Diani’s inviting ball after a surging run.
Arsenal had an early probability when Kim Little’s effort from a nook was blocked by Selma Bacha however quickly had one other let-off.
With seven minutes gone Lindsey Heaps headed dwelling from a Bacha nook, however the aim was dominated out for offside in opposition to Ingrid Engen, who was in entrance of goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar.
Lyon took the lead within the twenty first minute from a re-taken penalty after Melchie Dumornay was tripped by Lotte Wubben-Moy.
Renard’s first effort was saved by Van Domselaar however replays confirmed the keeper had moved off her line. Renard saved her composure to attain on the second try.
Lyon doubled their lead 9 minutes earlier than half-time by an excellent end by Diani, who volleyed dwelling from a good angle following a Model nook.
Arsenal rallied after the break and a intelligent free-kick launched Russo however she shot throughout aim.
Stina Blackstenius rattled the woodwork from distance, although the referee had already stopped play.
There was little doubt over Smith’s effort as she poked previous Christiane Endler but it surely rebounded off the submit.
Arsenal have been rewarded quarter-hour from time when Russo turned in a Smilla Holmberg cross however couldn’t maintain on.
Model snatched victory as she managed a Dumornay cross and clipped previous Van Domselaar.
A prolonged VAR test for offside adopted however the aim stood as Lyon sealed a deserved success.
