Brann 2-2 Lyon
Lyon, the eight-time Women’s Champions League winners, dropped their first points of the season in Europe thanks to a 2-2 draw against Brann in Group B.
Having won their first three group fixtures and taken a commanding lead in the race for the knockouts, the French giants made a fast start in Bergen. Amel Majri put the visitors ahead with six minutes on the clock before Ada Hegerberg doubled their advantage from the spot.
Justine Kielland pulled one back with a thumping effort midway through the first half, however, before Lindsey Horan, the Lyon midfielder, was sent off for a shove on Karoline Haugland.
Deep into second-half injury time, Lyon failed to clear a corner and Signe Gaupset, the teenage midfielder, lashed home the equaliser to send the home fans into raptures. Lyon sealed a spot in the quarter-finals regardless, but it was a night of jubilation for Brann and their supporters.
Thank you for joining me for this match. After Lyon scored after six minutes it looked like it could be a long evening for Brann but they rallied and came away with a result. The late equaliser for Gaupset will live in her memory and the fans forever, a great moment. You will be able to catch all of the action again in the report which will be dropping soon. Have a good Christmas and a Happy New Year! I’ll see you in 2024.
