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LONDON (AP) \u2014 Arsenal benefited from two defensive lapses with a 2-1 win over Lyon in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final on Sunday, putting the English club on track to defend their title.<\/p>\n

Lyon, who had won a record eight times, were forced back by Jules Brand’s goal in the 19th minute, but Arsenal were rewarded with an equalizer in the 59th minute when Mariona Caldenti’s low free-kick into the area was fumbled backwards by goalkeeper Christiane Endler and fell over the post. Lyon centre-back Ingrid Engen was stretching to clear the ball when she accidentally let the ball go into her own net.<\/p>\n

Engen compounded his mistake in the 83rd minute when he misread a back pass from teammate Lindsey Heaps. Olivia Smith reached the ball before Engen, had a shot saved by Endler, and recovered with a rebound.<\/p>\n

The return match will be played in Lyon on Saturday.<\/p>\n

In the other semi-final, Bayern Munich will face Barcelona. Fixed at 1-1<\/span> After the first leg in Germany.<\/p>\n

The final will be held in Oslo on May 23rd.<\/p>\n

Arsenal are aiming to beat Lyon in the semi-finals for the second consecutive year. Last season, Lyon won the first leg at the Emirates Stadium, but lost the second leg 4-1, giving Arsenal their second title.<\/p>\n

This time Arsenal held the advantage at half-time.<\/p>\n

Arsenal captain Leah Williamson said: “Lyon are a giant in European football and like us they have a great crowd.” “So intensity for the occasion will be key. We have to be really clinical and defensively safe, but we’ll see.”<\/p>\n

Brand’s solo goal brightened up a tense first half. Brand broke through the heart of Arsenal’s defense through the inside left channel, cut into the area and fired a low shot inside the post.<\/p>\n

During Arsenal’s goal, Lyon forward Kadidiatou Diani hit the crossbar with a shot.<\/p>\n

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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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