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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sophie Downey at the Emirates Stadium

Melchie Dumornay’s instant reply puts Lyon in control against Arsenal

Anguish for Arsenal as Frida Maanum can't quite connect with a cross against Lyon.
Anguish for Arsenal as Frida Maanum can't quite connect with a cross against Lyon. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Observer

It was an afternoon of missed ­opportunities for Arsenal as they fell to defeat in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final. Melchie Dumornay’s late winner silenced the 40,000-strong crowd after Mariona Caldentey’s penalty had ­cancelled out Kadidiatou Diani’s opener for the visitors.

Arsenal’s manager, Renee Slegers, maintained belief in her side’s ­ability to turn the tie around after they recovered from an ­impressive first-half performance from the visitors.

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