𝓤𝓷𝓲𝓽𝓮𝓭 𝓝𝓮𝔀𝓼

Quite frankly, that was a brilliant, compelling game of football. Arsenal unlucky not to be heading to the second leg in Lyon next week all level but two lovely goals from Diani and Dumornay bested Caldentey’s penalty.

It will take a remarkable performance from the Gunners in France to reach the final but they showed i spells today that they’re more than capable.

Either way, it was a great way to spend a sunny Easter lunchtime at the Emirates – cracking stuff.

Late let-off for Arsenal as Lyon come forward again. Zinsberge pushes a shot away and Diani then can’t make contact with the rebound.

Shortly after, Zinsberger is quickly off her line to smother at the feet of Dumornay. Key save.

We’re into five minutes of injury-time.

This has been a high-intensity game and I’m not sure Arsenal have much left in the tank. Lyon are trying to kill this off and get to the second leg with a lead now.

Can Arsenal dig deep and come again? That Lyon goal came out of the blue.

They bring on Victoria Pelova and Lia Walti for Foord and Russo. Ada Hegerberg is also on for Lyon.

Oh no! Out of nowhere, Lyon are back in front. It’s a stunning counter-attack goal. One-touch football from the French side, right through the centre of Arsenal’s midfield.

Majri’s pass sends Dumornay on her way, she slices between Fox and Catley and finishes calmly beyond Zinsberger. A hammer blow.

Arsenal fully deserved that equaliser – they’ve been by far the better team in this second half. Can they go on to nick a winner now?

They’re still coming forward and Kelly goes for goal from range but it’s over the bar

Chloe Kelly initially takes the ball but that’s just to take any flak from the Lyon players. She hands it to World Cup winner Mariona Caldentey to actually take.

And Caldentey scores! Calmly done, sending Endler the wrong way and Arsenal are level! Huge.

Williamson tackles Dumornay in the Lyon half to launch another attack, Caldentey flicks a great ball through but the French defence force it out for a corner.

The cross comes in, Williamson throws herself at it with a front-post run but a flick in front of her from Blackstenius means she can’t quite make contact.

Hold on… We’ve got a VAR check for a penalty. Endler tried to punch clear but missed the ball and appeared to make contact with Williamson. The referee jogs over to the monitor and AWARDS ARSENAL A PENALTY! HUGE MOMENT

Arsenal weren’t even appealing but this is a huge lifeline for Arsenal.

Lyon have steadied the ship a little after that breathless period of Arsenal pressure and chances.

The gunners are still dominating possession but struggling to create another clear-cut chance.

Kelly whips in a corner that Endler flaps at, it’s almost through to Williamson at the back post but she can’t connect cleanly. Wow! Arsenal are all over Lyon here.

The French champions react by bringing on the experienced Amel Majri for Van de Donk.