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Ian Chadband

Birthday joy for Ellie Carpenter in Champions League

Matildas ace Ellie Carpenter has been given the perfect 24th birthday present -- by booking a shot at a third Women's Champions League triumph with Lyon.

The Australian international defender was the toast of her teammates after their 2-1 victory in the semi-final second-leg at Paris St Germain on Sunday secured a 5-3 aggregate win and a place in the final against champions Barcelona.

They gathered around her at the end of the match at the Parc des Princes and sang 'Happy Birthday' to the dancing Matilda.

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