Emma Hayes could hardly have written a better script even if she tried. Just 24 hours after Arsenal booked a place in the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League, Chelsea joined them in the most dramatic fashion.
Hayes has enjoyed some memorable matches in her 11 years at Chelsea, but few can rival this rollercoaster ride against Lyon. With 30 seconds left of injury time in extra-time, the Blues were on course to be dumped out by the holders and record winners.
