Women's Champions League: Five-star Arsenal stun Lyon
Arsenal made a spectacular start to their Women's Champions League campaign by crushing holders Lyon 5-1 in France.
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Lyon 1-5 Arsenal: Beth Mead stars as Gunners stun Champions League holders to lay down marker
Arsenal thrashed Lyon 5-1 at the Groupama Stadium as the Gunners shocked the current holders of the Women’s Champions League in their opening match in Group C to secure a historic first ever win over the French outfit. Jonas Eidevall’s side took the lead within 13 minutes, as Beth Mead’s low cross from the right was tapped in by Caitlin Foord from just outside the six-yard box as Arsenal made a dream start.
Austria’s Nicole Billa books quarter-final with Germany as Norway crash out
Austria rocked the Amex Stadium with a crushing upset as they defeated Norway 1-0 to secure a quarter-final place and send the Norwegians home in the group stage for the second Euros in a row.
Norway start Women's Euro bid by routing Northern Ireland
Norway eased to a 4-1 win over out-classed Northern Ireland in their Women's Euro 2022 opener on Thursday. Julie Blakstad and Frida Maanum gave Norway the perfect start with goals inside the first 13 minutes at Southampton. Caroline Graham Hansen's penalty put the two-time European champions on course to ruin Northern Ireland major women's tournament debut.
Norway rout Northern Ireland 4-1 at women’s Euros
SOUTHAMPTON, England: Northern Ireland were outclassed in their major tournament debut as Norway earned a comprehensive 4-1 victory in their group-stage opener at the women’s European Championship.
Women’s Euro 2022: ‘Nervous’ Northern Ireland lose tournament debut to Norway
Nerves got the better of Northern Ireland Women in their 4-1 defeat to Norway on Thursday night, but they can still take pride from their major tournament debut.