In the first leg of the Women's Champions League semifinal, Lyon triumphed over Arsenal with a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium. Kadi Diani opened the scoring in the 16th minute after VAR overturned an offside call, showcasing Lyon's clinical attack. Arsenal equalized through a penalty from Mariona Caldentey after a foul by goalkeeper Christiane Endler. However, Melchie Dumornay restored Lyon's lead shortly thereafter, demonstrating superior speed and skill against Arsenal's defense, leaving Arsenal with a tough challenge ahead in the second leg.
'Lyon were clinical in attack with Diani finding the back of the net in the 16th minute to put the visitors ahead.'
'Lyon continued to prove too much for Arsenal's back line with Dumornay outpacing Arsenal center-back Steph Catley and Fox.'
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